There has been a perception that Chocolate has many side effects which is actually only a Myth. Some of the common Myths are :-
Chocolate is high on Caffeine - Eating chocolate can perk you up, but that doesn't mean it is high on Caffeine. 1.4 ounce of chocolate bar or an 8 ounce of chocolate milk contains 6 mg of caffeine. A regular coffee contains 65-135 mg of Caffeine.- Chocolate is bad for Cholesterol as it is loaded with Saturated Fats - Many think the Cocoa butter may increase the Cholesterol level in blood as it contains Saturated Fats. Stearic Acid found in the chocolate has a unique feature as it increases the HDL (good) Cholesterol levels.
- Chocolate doesn't have any nutritional values - Chocolate is rich in Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Zinc. It has phenylethylamine (PEA) which helps in kids neurotrasmitters in brain. Flavonoids a plant based antioxidant tiggers the production of nitric oxide which stimulates the blood vessel to accept sugar thus helping in better control of sugar level.
- Chocolate is responsible for tooth decay - Scientists believe that the length of food stay in your mouth and not the sugar content is responsible for tooth decay. Chocolate melts and leave our mouth relatively fast, its the cookies, dried fruits, crackers which get stuck. Infact the Flavonoids helps in slowing down the built up of plaque.
- Chocolate causes Headache - Studies have suggested that there is no relationship between chocolate and headache. PEA in the chocolate causes blood vessel to expand and contract. It also is a natural mood enhancer, stress reliever and memory booster. So it may have more good than bad effects.
- Chocolate causes Weight Gain - If consumed in moderation, it can be a part healthy life style. Chocolate helps you to get nutrients like A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and Pantothenic acid and minerals like magensium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese. All these thinks help in burning out the body fats.
