this morning's breakfast
Feeling: feverish
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Good morning everyone..
On Monday evening, Ronald (my papa-like colleague) told me that snacking on chocolate is no good for health. It actually makes me crave for more sugar-based food. I beg to differ... No matter what others say, I think CHOCOLATES are good for me!
Chocolate and NutritionStearic acid is the main saturated fat found in cocoa butter. It doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels. It may also decrease platelet activity, contributing to heart health.
Eating a small amount of chocolate will probably prevent a chocolate binge. So when you feel a craving, have a piece!
Chemicals in chocolate called tannins actually prevent cavities from forming.
A chocolate bar has around 3-4 grams of protein.
Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanoids, a category of polyphenols, which may prevent cell damage and reduce the risk of cancer and other age-related chronic diseases. One study found that the polyphenol content in chocolate is four times that found in tea.
The monounsaturated fat in chocolate, oleic acid, is also found in olive oil. It can lower LDL and total cholesterol levels in the blood.
Chocolate is a plant-based food, and contains many nutrients found in other plant foods.
A 1.55 ounce milk chocolate bar contains 9 grams of caffeine, compared to around 40 in a regular soft drink.
Believe it or not, there is no scientific evidence linking sugar consumption to hyperactivity in children. As a matter of fact, sugar consumption has a calming effect because it increases the level of serotonin in the brain. [Source: Food and Drug Administration's "An Evaluation of Health Aspects of Sugars Contained in Carbohydrate Sweeteners" (1986)]
Chocolate is a good source of essential minerals copper, magnesium and calcium.
Source taken from about.com
Wahahahaha.. Hence proven.
Noone stops me from eating my favourite snack... Chocolate.
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