Facts about chocolate
If you felt guilty of having a piece of chocolate; you need not anymore.
Even if it has a reputation for weight gain, there are a number of health benefits associated with it.
Chocolate is made from tropical Theobroma cacao tree seeds.
Some facts about chocolate are:
- It has some antioxidant property, and hence good for the heart
- Some studies suggest chocolate lowers cholesterol levels and prevent memory decline
- Chocolate contains a large number of calories
- Its high sugar content can lead to tooth decay
- The average American consumes around 4.5 kg of chocolate each year
- Chocolate contains flavanoids and flavanols, such as anthocyanidin and epicatechins
- The darker the chocolate, the more flavanoids and flavanols it contains, the better it is for health
- Chocolate can lead to diabetes, coronary heart disease and hypertension, probably due to its high sugar content
Be wise and eat chocolate in limited amounts till more research advises us otherwise.
