Think of chocolate and it makes your mouth water. Well, it has a number of benefits.
Chocolate is made up of cocoa beans which are the dried seeds of the tree “Theobroma Cacao” which means “food of the gods”.
The cocoa beans are the basis of chocolate. They contain polyphenols with antioxidant properties which do not allow the formation of free radicals in our body and thus saves us from a number of diseases.
Chocolate also contains theobromine, phenylethylamine and caffeine which not only helps in improving our concentration level but also makes our mind sharp. It also contains an element named tryptophan whose derivative serotonin is a neurotransmitter which gives you a feeling of delight and happiness.
Chocolate is also considered good for heart as it contain flavonoids which are best known fortheir antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and also support cardiovascular system and nervous system.
Dark Chocolates are considered to be very nutritious and a powerful source of antioxidants. They also help in controlling and improving the blood pressure.
A study at Harvard University found that people who eat chocolate three times a month may live almost a year longer than those who do not. But don’t forget that anything in excess is poison. A chocolate is rich in sugar and calories and can be harmful if consumed in plenty. 22 pounds of chocolate is considered to be lethal for a human being.
So eat in moderation and live a happy and healthy life.
So eat in moderation and live a happy and healthy life.
Some interesting chocolate facts:
World’s largest chocolate bar weighed 5792 kg.
Chocolate has an anti-bacterial effect on mouth and protects from tooth decay.
Chocolate can sicken and even kill dogs.
Even the smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.
Allowing chocolate to melt in one’s mouth causes a more intense and longer-lasting pleasure than kissing.
In Mayan civilization, cacao beans were currency.
Cacao trees can live to be 200 years old, but they produce marketable cocoa beans for only 25 years.
It takes approximately 400 cacao beans to make one pound of chocolate.
Cacao has been around for millions of years and is probably one of the oldest of nature’s foods.
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Very well explained about the benefits of chocolate..Good job Nitesh!
Thank You Chitranshi !!
Yummy, Well written! 😀
Thank You Abhinav !!
Wow! Being a girl, I loved reading your article! I love chocolates too 😉
Thank You Shatakshi 🙂
Awesome article
yummy…! Good work…!
Interesting article
Enlightening article…good job!
Enlightening article…well done
aeonian love for chocolates
nice post..well done
Good article! I have hear d that eating chocolate is good for your brain.. but don’t forget to brush your teeth.. 🙂 😛
Nice one ….unique also
Wow..
The love for chocolates will increase ..after this
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good work nitesh
very well.
Nice one 😀 ..
Now I have even more reasons to devour chocolate 😀
Beautifully written!
You have told such amazing facts,i need to go and get 1 now:)
Makes me so happy !
Thank you for writing this article now i have a way of arguing with parents when they tell me not to eat. Good topic choice and well written article 🙂
It’s tasy and healthy! What a rare combination
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More chocolates from today 😀
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Personally, I loved your post. I am a die hard chocolate fan and you have given me fair enough reasons to love it even more.