Here is ten reasons to eat chocolate, without feeling guilty about enjoying it!!!
One) Chocolate is good for you.
The cocoa in chocolate contains
anti-oxidants called poly phenols which help to prevent the oxidation of
cholesterol.The same anti-oxidants are also believed to fight against cancer.
At least a bar a day will keep the doctor away.
Two) Chocolate is good for stress
There is an ingredient in chocolate
which contains valeric acid which is a relaxant and tranquilizer, the sugar
in chocolate also has the same calming effect.
Three) Chocolate makes you feel
better
Just the smell of it makes us begin
to feel calm, when eaten it releases "Feel good hormones" endorphins (also
released during sex) which help to promote calmness and a sense of well-being.
Four) Chocolate does not give you
spots
There is no scientific evidence
to prove this link, there is evidence to suggest that it is other factors.
Five) Chocolate does not make you
put on weight
As long as you eat a balanced diet
and exercise, it should not effect your weight. However,
if your diet consists of just pure chocolate, you could end up like this!!
Six) Chocolate can boost your concentration
Especially if it is eaten when
your sugar levels are low as it gives you long-lasting energy as it does
not increase the bloods sugar levels too quickly.
Seven) Chocolate helps you to digest
milk
This is especially good for those
people who are lactose intolerant. Cocoa helps to stimulate the enzyme
lactase which is found in the intestine.
Eight) Chocolate increases your
appetite
It contains an substance which
affects the hunger section of the brain, which is good if you are trying
to put on weight but not so good if you are on a diet.
Nine) Chocolate can make you more
awake
It contains a caffeine like stimulant
which makes you more awake.
Ten) Chocolate is nutritious
Chocolate contains minerals such
as iron, magnesium and calcium, there is just one small draw back, you
need to eat at least seven bars to obtain the recommended daily allowances,
what a perfect excuse to eat chocolate all day!