The Living Healthy With Chocolate
Next time
you eat a piece of chocolate, you may not have to feel overly guilty about it.
Despite its
bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of health benefits
associated with this delicious treat.
Chocolate
is made from tropical Theobroma cacao tree seeds. The earliest use of chocolate
dates back to the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica.
After the
discovery of the Americas, chocolate became very popular in Europe, and its
demand exploded.
Chocolate
has since become an incredibly popular food product that millions indulge in
everyday for its unique, rich, and sweet taste.
But what
effects does eating chocolate have on our health?
The
potential health benefits of chocolate Dark chocolate Throughout the years,
chocolate has been on the end of a lot of bad press because of its fat content,
and its consumption has been associated with acne, obesity, high blood
pressure, coronary artery disease and diabetes.
However,
"the recent discovery of biologically active phenolic compounds in cocoa
has changed this perception and stimulated research on its effects in ageing,
oxidative stress, blood pressure regulation, and atherosclerosis.
Today,
chocolate is lauded for its tremendous antioxidant potential.
The potential
benefits of eating chocolate are said to include: lowering cholesterol levels,
preventing cognitive decline, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Chocolate
may lower cholesterol levels
Chocolate
may prevent memory decline
Chocolate
may prevent stroke
Risks and precautions
Chocolate has a high caloric count, which contain large amounts of sugar. Therefore, if you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight, you can be a good idea to set a limit on the consumption of chocolate. The large amount of sugar in most chocolates can also be a cause of dental caries.
In addition, there is research that suggests that chocolate can cause poor bone structure and osteoporosis.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was conducted to identify the relationship between chocolate consumption and bone density in older women.
Chocolate has a high caloric count, which contain large amounts of sugar. Therefore, if you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight, you can be a good idea to set a limit on the consumption of chocolate. The large amount of sugar in most chocolates can also be a cause of dental caries.
In addition, there is research that suggests that chocolate can cause poor bone structure and osteoporosis.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was conducted to identify the relationship between chocolate consumption and bone density in older women.
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