The Sweet and Bitter side of Chocolates



This goes to my fellow chocoholics......
Just dont know how but chocolate calms me......
lets  see the sweety side of taking chocolates and the ugly side of it....
But remember that "Too much of something is harmful" though i would say "too much is never enough..

What i didnt know about chocolate
Chocolate is a psychoactive food.

Chocolate has been said to cause acne and tooth decay and it also has a reputation for being a fattening, nutrition less food. On the other hand, chocolate is also known for being everything from an anti-depressant to an aphrodisiac. While there are still many things that we don't know about chocolate, the following mentioned benefits and causes of consumption of chocolates could suggest you in best way.

Some of the benefits associates with regular consumption of cocoa are mentioned as eating chocolate releases endorphins in the brain, which act as pain-relievers. If you take sufficient amount of cocoa or chocolate it will boosts one's appetite also does not cause weight gain. The sugar contained in chocolate may reduce stress and have a calming and pain relieving effect (The smell of chocolate may increase theta brain waves, resulting in relaxation also Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, a mild mood elevator)..Cacao, the source of chocolate, contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. However, chocolate with a high sugar content will negate this benefit. Dark chocolate contains significantly higher amounts of cacao and lower amounts of sugar than white chocolate, making it more healthful.

If someone is habitual of eating chocolate, he/she does not give acne or other skin eruptions. Those who eat chocolate do not trigger migraine headaches. The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being.Eating moderate amounts of chocolate makes one live almost a year longer. Also, eating chocolate reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer. Eating two bars of chocolates a day not only lowered cholesterol; it had the unexpected effect of also lowering systolic blood pressure.

The dangers of eating chocolates..
  • Chocolate may contribute to lower bone density.
  • Chocolate can trigger headaches in migraine sufferers.
  • Milk chocolate is high in calories, saturated fat and sugar.
  • Chocolate is a danger to pets (chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, which animals are unable to digest).

Battling hard to stop em daily milk....
Yours, 
chocoholic Friend
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