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Cocoa, the source of chocolate, contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. |
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The smell of chocolate may increase theta brain waves, resulting in relaxation. |
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Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, a mild mood elevator. |
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The cocoa butter in chocolate contains oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fat which may raise good cholesterol. |
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Drinking a cup of hot chocolate before meals may actually diminish appetite. |
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Men who eat chocolate live a year longer than those who don't. |
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The flavanoids in chocolate may help keep blood vessels elastic. |
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Chocolate increases antioxidant levels in the blood. |
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Mexican healers use chocolate to treat bronchitis and insect bites. |
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The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being. |
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Studies show that chocolate is not a causative factor in acne. |
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Cocoa contains the stimulants caffeine and bromine, but in such small quantities that they don't cause nervous excitability. |
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Chocolate is not addictive. |
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Chocolate contains stearic acid, a neutral fat which doesn't raise bad cholesterol. |
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Chocolate doesn't make you 'high'. You'd need to eat a huge quantity (about 25 pounds at one sitting) to feel any noticeable effect. |
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A regular cup of coffee contains one hundred thirty to one hundred fifty milligrams of caffeine whereas a one ounce piece of chocolate contains only six milligrams. At this rate, it's better to give up coffee than chocolate. |
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In a study,chocolate was found to have four times the antioxidants of green tea. Catechins are powerful antioxidants in the prevention of cancer and heart disease. |
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Chocolate also provides endorphins, which act like natural opiates in treating chronic pain. |
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Endorphins also bring on a relaxed state of mind, enable more oxygen to reach our inner blood supply and even improve our memory. |
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Seratonin, a neurotransmitter is found in chocolate and works in our body as an anti-depressant. |
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Other good things to note about chocolate is that chocolate doesn't cause acne or irritate it. |
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It's also known to contain the vitamins B1, B2, D and E as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium. |
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Researchers found that the cocoa butter in chocolate coats the teeth while it's being consumed making it one of the least likely snacks to cause tooth decay. |
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(Based on research and survey) |
