Cocoa beans contain about 50% fat. It is mainly composed of two saturated fatty acids (palmitic and stearic) and mono-unsaturated acid (oleic acid). Cocoa butter and chocolate do not raise blood cholesterol. But when the consumption of chocolate milk chocolate or lesser extent, a portion of the total fat content in milk from other types of fat and more fat, cholesterol could be negatively affected.
Fat is present in chocolate is mostly 1 / 3 oleic acid, 1 / 3 stearic acid and 1 / 3 palmitic acid. Oleic acid is generally a healthy monounsaturated fat, which is essential in olive oil. Stearic acid, also is a saturated fat but have a neutral effect on cholesterol. These fats do not have blood cholesterol levels rise.Besides protecting the heart, chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, which give a feeling of joy. Contains serotonin, which acts as an antidepressant and, last but not least, theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants. So for a depressed person, this could be a golden opportunity.
Studies show that a small square of black chocolate every third day is the ideal dose for cardiovascular benefits. Dark chocolate also been shown to reduce cholesterol up to 10 percent. But more to eat chocolate pamper health and nutritional benefits of chocolate. Therefore it is important to eat chocolate, but the limits of using the health benefits of chocolate as much as possible.
Chocolate generally contains a large amount of antioxidants that are beneficial to health. Antioxidants may reduce risk of cancer, strokes and heart attacks. Anti-oxidants also protects the body from aging and help relax blood pressure through nitric oxide production of certain hormones in the body.
"We all have to do is give you a triple dose of my wonderful Super Vitamin Chocolate. Super Vitamin Chocolate contains large amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B. .. and, believe it or not, Vitamin Z: The only two vitamins It is S 'T is in it, is the vitamin, because it makes you sick, and vitamin H, because it makes you grow horns atop his head like a bull. But it has a very small amount of the rarest and most Vitamin magic of them all - vitamin Wonka is more useful .... You will be able to play the piano with his feet. "- Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryAnandamide, also known as chemical "happiness", is published by the brain when we feel great. This "happy chemical" is also on the properties of chocolate, which may explain why we consider chocolate to be a natural mood enhancer. As a bonus chocolate contains enzyme inhibitors that reduce the body's ability to metabolize anandamide prolonged feeling of happiness. If happiness lasts more than 4 hours, contact your doctor immediately. They talk about how all the value for money.The black cocoa and chocolate contains no cholesterol, however, contains no saturated fats, stearic acid. Even if you regularly eat chocolate, this particular fatty acid does not stimulate production of LDL - aka "bad cholesterol" - and suggests that it may have a positive effect on good cholesterol. Do not misunderstand me. We are not saying that the fat in chocolate does not have the same calorific effect than other fats. Excessive consumption can lead to increased waist!Many of the old myths about chocolate and health, and collapses under the weight of scientific facts. The once common belief that something that tastes this good can not be good for you, have given way to a more balanced picture of chocolate and cocoa products and their relation to health and nutrition. Here is a brief review of recent findings that correct common misperceptions of the effects of chocolate on health.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Health & Nutrition Facts about Chocolate
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