6. Benefits of Cocoa Note: I mention cocoa, instead of chocolate www.elsayeo.com 6
7. Rich in flavanols– has antioxidant properties – prevent alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer Anandamide– relax – trigger production of endorphins (happy hormones) Caffein– in small amount – increase alertness www.elsayeo.com 7
8. Health Disadvantages of Chocolate Note: Again, I write ‘chocolate’, instead of cocoa here www.elsayeo.com 8
9. Cocoa butter (one of the ingredients) – contains mainly FATS – and 33% is saturated fat High fat content = High calories Decrease in antioxidant content after roasting “The more non-cocoa items are added into chocolate, the more diluted the healthy chemicals in cocoa become” www.elsayeo.com 9
11. Choose natural cocoa and dark chocolate over milk chocolate Avoid chocolate-coated products – most are high in sugar Learn to read labels especially Ingredient list – amount of ingredients used are listed in descending order – Avoid when sugar is the first in the list The lesser non-cocoa items, the better www.elsayeo.com 11
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