Chocolate myths and facts
Chocolate myths and facts
Probably people of all ages like chocolate. He has such a compelling taste and aroma that even adults start behaving like children. There are several myths associated with chocolate and its negative impact on health. We spread some of them.
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Chocolate has a number of health benefits. It gives energy to the body. Antioxidants contained in chocolate, reduce the likelihood of cancer and heart disease, as well as slow the aging process of the skin, protecting the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Also, real chocolate lowers cholesterol in the blood.
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Some people believe that chocolate is bad forHealth, because it is rich in caffeine. The fact is that the caffeine content in chocolate is much less compared to coffee or tea. One chocolate bar contains hardly 5-10 mg of caffeine. This means that a dozen chocolate bars have the same amount of caffeine as one cup of coffee.
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Studies have found that chocolate acts as a natural antidepressant, which can lift the mood at any time.
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Many people think that eating chocolatecan lead to their acne or aggravate their symptoms. This is a myth and there is no scientific proof of this statement. The most common causes of acne are genetic factors and improper skin care.
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There is an opinion that eating chocolate is harmfulfor teeth and can cause tooth decay. This is an erroneous assumption. On the contrary, the present cocoa butter in chocolate has antimicrobial properties and prevents the formation of plaque on the teeth.
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Studies of the world consumption of chocolate showed that on average each person consumes about 12 kilograms of chocolate per year. Most of all it is eaten by the Swiss.
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Never give chocolate to animals, since itcontains theobromine - a chemical substance that has a high toxicity for them. It depresses the cardiovascular and nervous system of animals and can lead to death.
