Nutritional Facts of Chocolates
Eating dark chocolate (70% cocoa) everyday for a week will raise your High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol by 9%. Good cholesterol can drop your risk of heart disease.
Cocoa and chocolate are among the most concentrated energy suppliers.
Chocolate contains less caffeine than coffee.
Chocolate contains a combination of sugars and fats which are a good energy source for the body and the brain.
Cocoa and chocolate can compensate the energy expended during exertions.
Chocolate is an enjoyable immediate source of energy after an exhausting activity.
Delicious chocolate can turn negative feeling into a positive one.
Chocolate triggers the secretion of happy hormones (Endorphins) in the body.
Chocolate contains flavonoids which is an antioxidant.
Chocolate contains cocoa butter which is a healthy type of fat (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid).
Cocoa and dark chocolate contain no cholesterol; milk chocolate and white chocolate contain only minimal quantities due to the added milk fats.
Cocoa and chocolate contain stearic acid, a unique saturated fatty acid that neutralizes effect on the concentration of bad cholesterol.
Chocolate is loaded with carbohydrates, fats, proteins, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B-complex, vitamin D and other essential vitamins and minerals needed by the body. It bears another name, multivitamin pill in disguise!
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3 comments:
study shows that dark chocolates are good for weight loss :)
I am always a voracious eater of chocolates... especially dark ones! There are many proven health benefits of chocolates. So, let's eat more chocolates!
ang pagkain ng tsokolate ay nagpapasaya sa akin kaya madalas akong kumain😋
di naman pala masamang kumain nito😜
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