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Christmas is not so far, so it is time to have a look at chocolate
Here are some facts about this food from the gods :
*A one ounce square of chocolate contains about 135 calories and 9.0 grams of fat.
*Cacao powder extract is a powerful antioxidant for the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol; making it a possible ally against heart disease and cancer.
*Dark chocolate contains less fat, and cocoa is even better when it comes to calorie and fat content because it contains just 10 to 20 percent fat, compared to 58 percent in chocolate.
*The extra good news is chocolate is also good for brain chemicals, especially in the production of serotonin and endorphins - both chemicals known to brighten your mood and relieve pain. Before you rush out and stock up on chocolate bars, the recommended intake to help stimulate brain chemicals is two walnut-sized pieces daily
*The scientific facts coming out about one of the world`s most beloved delicacies are downright *delicious* in their content. Would you believe that a Harvard study (using 7,841 men) discovered that those who ate chocolate lived almost a year *longer* than those who did not? Also, men who ate a moderate amount of candy *lowered* their risk of death by 36 percent - and even those who indulged in a bit more than a moderate amount of candy still reduced their risk of death by 16 percent.
*The recommended chocolate intake is two to three chocolate bars per week (1.5 ounces each), or a daily cup of cocoa made with skim milk. Study participants who ate one to three candy bars a month lowered their risk of death by 36 percent, compared to non-candy eaters - but candy piggies who gobbled up more than three chocolate bars a week increased their odds by only 16 percent...which still sounds like pretty good odds to me.
*Chocolate`s impressive flavonoid (plant phenols) content is a unique chemical structure and it is seldom found in food sources, with the exception of being in wine, tea, and cocoa . The antioxidant power of the polyphenols has recently gotten the attention of researchers because of its ability to decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol - good news for those concerned about heart disease - since LDL levels are linked as a major factor associated with heart disease.
Here are some facts about this food from the gods :
*A one ounce square of chocolate contains about 135 calories and 9.0 grams of fat.
*Cacao powder extract is a powerful antioxidant for the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol; making it a possible ally against heart disease and cancer.
*Dark chocolate contains less fat, and cocoa is even better when it comes to calorie and fat content because it contains just 10 to 20 percent fat, compared to 58 percent in chocolate.
*The extra good news is chocolate is also good for brain chemicals, especially in the production of serotonin and endorphins - both chemicals known to brighten your mood and relieve pain. Before you rush out and stock up on chocolate bars, the recommended intake to help stimulate brain chemicals is two walnut-sized pieces daily
*The scientific facts coming out about one of the world`s most beloved delicacies are downright *delicious* in their content. Would you believe that a Harvard study (using 7,841 men) discovered that those who ate chocolate lived almost a year *longer* than those who did not? Also, men who ate a moderate amount of candy *lowered* their risk of death by 36 percent - and even those who indulged in a bit more than a moderate amount of candy still reduced their risk of death by 16 percent.
*The recommended chocolate intake is two to three chocolate bars per week (1.5 ounces each), or a daily cup of cocoa made with skim milk. Study participants who ate one to three candy bars a month lowered their risk of death by 36 percent, compared to non-candy eaters - but candy piggies who gobbled up more than three chocolate bars a week increased their odds by only 16 percent...which still sounds like pretty good odds to me.
*Chocolate`s impressive flavonoid (plant phenols) content is a unique chemical structure and it is seldom found in food sources, with the exception of being in wine, tea, and cocoa . The antioxidant power of the polyphenols has recently gotten the attention of researchers because of its ability to decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol - good news for those concerned about heart disease - since LDL levels are linked as a major factor associated with heart disease.
