My favorite treat can be healthy, too
My favorite treat can be healthy, too
Chocolate has become even more popular in recent months as evidence of its health benefits have surfaced. For anyone who doesn’t fully understand how chocolate can be healthful, here are some recent findings taken from the Web site of Chicago’s Field Museum.
Osaka University in Japan recently found that cacao (the seeds from which chocolate is made) contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. “However, most mass-produced chocolate contains sugar, which is known to cause tooth decay and probably counteracts the benefits of these agents,” the Web site says.
A study by the Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the U.S. Naval Academy indicates that eating chocolate does not affect the occurrence of acne.
Chocolate contains a mild mood-elevating chemical — the same chemical the brain produces when we feel happy or “in love.”
As for heart health benefits, chocolate contains flavanoids, which are naturally-occurring compounds found in plant-based foods. Flavanoids contain antioxidants, which “are believed to help the body’s cells resist damage caused by free radicals,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. “When the body lacks adequate levels of antioxidants, free radical damage ensues, leading to increases in LDL-cholesterol oxidation and plaque formation on arterial walls.”
To get the most benefit out of your chocolate consumption, experts say it’s best to consume small amounts of dark chocolate, without any added ingredients, like nuts, fruit or fillings. Milk chocolate isn’t as good for you because it is often highly processed, and processing removes much of the flavanoid benefits.
Chocolate has become even more popular in recent months as evidence of its health benefits have surfaced. For anyone who doesn’t fully understand how chocolate can be healthful, here are some recent findings taken from the Web site of Chicago’s Field Museum.
Osaka University in Japan recently found that cacao (the seeds from which chocolate is made) contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. “However, most mass-produced chocolate contains sugar, which is known to cause tooth decay and probably counteracts the benefits of these agents,” the Web site says.
A study by the Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the U.S. Naval Academy indicates that eating chocolate does not affect the occurrence of acne.
Chocolate contains a mild mood-elevating chemical — the same chemical the brain produces when we feel happy or “in love.”
As for heart health benefits, chocolate contains flavanoids, which are naturally-occurring compounds found in plant-based foods. Flavanoids contain antioxidants, which “are believed to help the body’s cells resist damage caused by free radicals,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. “When the body lacks adequate levels of antioxidants, free radical damage ensues, leading to increases in LDL-cholesterol oxidation and plaque formation on arterial walls.”
To get the most benefit out of your chocolate consumption, experts say it’s best to consume small amounts of dark chocolate, without any added ingredients, like nuts, fruit or fillings. Milk chocolate isn’t as good for you because it is often highly processed, and processing removes much of the flavanoid benefits.
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