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1. Chocolate contains over 500 chemicals including antioxidant catechins, flavanoids, and phenols (found in red wine) which are expected to help to prevent cancer and heart disease and boost the immune system.
2. Chocolate contains traces of Seratonin, a neurotransmitter found in the brain which has calming effects causing an improvement of one’s mood.
3. Dark chocolate is very low in fat and contains a high amount of chromium which helps control blood sugar.
4. Chocolate makes milk easier to digest if you are lactose intolerant.
5. According to US research, people who eat chocolate up to three times a month live almost a year longer than those who eat too much or none at all.
6. Researchers think the cacao plant, from which chocolate is derived, may restrict the formation of the type of cholesterol which damages the heart. |
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1. It’s true, chocolate contains caffeine; however, one chocolate bar contains less caffeine than one cup of decaf coffee.
2. We’ve all heard about chocolate having similar characteristics as marijuana. Studies indicate chocolate does contain mood-altering chemicals called cannabinoids, but you would have to eat 27 pounds of chocolate in a single sitting to have any pharmacological effect.
3. It has been clinically proven that there is no association between chocolate and acne, other than the fact that people hold a candy bar and then touch their face. So wash your hands after you eat it.
4. Some have argued that chocolate rots your teeth. However, studies indicate that chocolate contains antibacterial compounds known as tannins which discourage tooth decay, and cocoa butter forms a protective layer over tooth enamel. And if you brush after you eat, even the sugar will not have a negative effect. |
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