Benefits Of Chocolate
The chocoholics of the world may have something to celebrate. The latest news is there may actually be some benefits of chocolate. It's very possible that chocolate may be more than just candy.
Researchers have found that most people experience a pleasurable feeling after eating chocolate and they may have discovered some health benefits of chocolate too.
Scientists are working on identifying specific chemicals and chemical combinations in chocolate with hopes to better explain why these pleasurable responses happen.
The researchers found that chocolate contains over 300 known chemicals and a benefit of chocolate is it is a very efficient energy source for your body.
A single chocolate chip can provide enough food energy for an average adult to walk 150 feet. Many armies today issue their soldiers rations of chocolate containing over 80% chocolate solids to use in case of emergencies. Even Napoleon knew the benefits of chocolate and carried it on his military campaigns.
Cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, is used for a lot more than for just making candy. Recently there is news that cocoa contains a powerful mixture of health-enhancing antioxidants.
Cocoa comes from a rainforest herb technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Indigenous tribes in South and Central America have used the cocoa bean for thousands of years.
These tribes still use cacao to combat parasites, to counteract the effects of snakebites and as a general antiseptic. Western researchers are just beginning to recognize the powerful benefits of chocolate and the healing properties of this amazing herb, Theobroma Cacao.
Scientists are also studying the fact that chocolate may contain psychoactive compounds that create genuine chemical addictions that alter the mood of those who consume it.
So when people say they are addicted to chocolate, it's just possible they could be right. For chocohalics everywhere the benefits of chocolate is very good news. Let's just hope the FDA doesn't find out and try to regulate it.
This article courtesy of Chocolate Recipes For Chocolate Lovers Cookbook.
Researchers have found that most people experience a pleasurable feeling after eating chocolate and they may have discovered some health benefits of chocolate too.
Scientists are working on identifying specific chemicals and chemical combinations in chocolate with hopes to better explain why these pleasurable responses happen.
The researchers found that chocolate contains over 300 known chemicals and a benefit of chocolate is it is a very efficient energy source for your body.
A single chocolate chip can provide enough food energy for an average adult to walk 150 feet. Many armies today issue their soldiers rations of chocolate containing over 80% chocolate solids to use in case of emergencies. Even Napoleon knew the benefits of chocolate and carried it on his military campaigns.
Cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, is used for a lot more than for just making candy. Recently there is news that cocoa contains a powerful mixture of health-enhancing antioxidants.
Cocoa comes from a rainforest herb technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Indigenous tribes in South and Central America have used the cocoa bean for thousands of years.
These tribes still use cacao to combat parasites, to counteract the effects of snakebites and as a general antiseptic. Western researchers are just beginning to recognize the powerful benefits of chocolate and the healing properties of this amazing herb, Theobroma Cacao.
Scientists are also studying the fact that chocolate may contain psychoactive compounds that create genuine chemical addictions that alter the mood of those who consume it.
So when people say they are addicted to chocolate, it's just possible they could be right. For chocohalics everywhere the benefits of chocolate is very good news. Let's just hope the FDA doesn't find out and try to regulate it.
This article courtesy of Chocolate Recipes For Chocolate Lovers Cookbook.
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