2006-12-20 03:51:24 · 12 answers · asked by lona l 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
yes, it is if taken more caz it is fully of calories but not a single little piece is yummy.
2006-12-20 03:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not when you reduce the saturated fat content (ie cocoa butter)
Dark chocolate (the kind with 60% or higher in cacao) has a type of chemical compounds, phytochemicals & anti-oxidants, that are proven to reduce LDL cholesterol by 8%-10% in test subjects. This results in healthier arterys (and fewer heart attacks).
Red wine has similar properties....
Basically, chocolate is best taken in moderation. "Milk Chocolate" (the typical "Hershey Bar") is useless in fighting cholesterol, and is very fattening. Dark chocolate is MY favorite, so fortunately there are lots of great choices out there:
1) "Dove" Dark Chocolate (love their little heart-shaped ones at Valentine's Day)
2) "Lindt" Lindor Truffles (Dark Chocolate with choc filling)
3) "Droste" Bittersweet Chocolate (72% cacao)
4) (last resort) Hershey "Special Dark" (51% cacao): this type makes great "S'mores" (graham cracker, marshmallow, & chocolate sandwiches).
About 1.5 oz of dark chocolate (72% cacao), would be ideal amount per day.
2006-12-20 03:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by dj_mc_entertainment 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the chocolate. Milk chocolate is highest in sugar. Dark chocolate is low in sugar though and cocao powder is unsweetened. Cocao powder is best for you but dark chocolate and bittersweet have low sugar contents and are high in antioxidants. Also white chocolate has no cocao solids so it can not be legally called chocolate in the united states of america
2006-12-20 04:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by bballrocks!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! not when you don't eat too much and that it's not packed with sugar and all... rich dark chocolate is ok... it can contain up to 98% cocoa! it doesn't make you fatter either.... but obviously, white chocolate isn't healthy - it's almost completely made out of cocoa butter which isn't healthy. and milk chocolate contains less cocoa butter but also less cocoa so it's greaier as well but a little once in a while won't hurt you!
2006-12-20 04:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lux 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My opinion chocolate taste good but it affects your sexual appetite. So don't eat to much for it. Also woman when they are in PMS they tend to grave for more chocolate. Crazy uhh ?
I am a sex therapist.
2006-12-20 03:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by LIZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure chocolate is actually good for your heart because it contains antioxidants.
2006-12-20 03:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by petitepapillions 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends, chocolate has some important ingredients, but it also has a lot of calories..
chocoltae for example, makes you happy :)
2006-12-20 06:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by zazoon33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is a health food........if my wife gets chocolate regularly her mental health is a LOT better..........
2006-12-20 03:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate is great, and the darker it is, the better it is for you.
2006-12-20 03:54:33 · answer #9 · answered by maggiepirsq 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! That, along with pizza is the bestest!
2006-12-20 03:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋