2006-12-28 17:43:52 · 13 answers · asked by Cutie_angelic 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I've heard that it is...In moderation, of course.
2006-12-28 17:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by feanor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is rich in folic acid and does have medicinal benefits, however, sometimes too much of a good thing can have bad resluts, so remember, enjoy your chocolate in moderation.
Found this related article: Cocoa has a high food value, containing as much as 20 percent protein, 40 percent carbohydrate, and 40 percent fat. It is also mildly stimulating because of the presence of theobromine, an alkaloid that is closely related to caffeine.
2006-12-29 01:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by LADY ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark chocolate may fight off heart attacks. The antioxidants in chocolate are called flavonoids, potent plant compounds also found in tea, red wine and some fruits and vegetables. Studies show that flavonoids slow the processing of "bad" LDL cholesterol into material that clogs the arteries, and at the same time make blood platelets less likely to clump and cause clots.
As far as the fat in dark chocolate goes, it's mostly a saturated vegetable fat that behaves in an artery-friendly way, like olive and canola oils. Hollenberg began studying the effects of cocoa as part of a high blood pressure study on members of the Kuna tribe of Panama. He noted that members of the tribe who lived on the isolated islands almost never developed hypertension as they aged, while those who moved to urban Panama City did develop age-related high blood pressure. His team learned that in their homelands, the Kuna consume large amounts of cocoa.
2006-12-29 01:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by caroline c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is especially if it's made of more than 70% cocoa.It's good for the heart and circulation.
2006-12-29 01:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by eljeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately healthier than any other chocolates.
2006-12-29 12:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by eggtartsxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is full of rich anti-oxidants and tastes yummy when paired with mint.
2006-12-29 01:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by reindroppe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very healthy...and is recommended by most doctors...i think it increases ur blood cells or somethin...
Hope i helped!!
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2006-12-29 01:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It boosts antioxidant levels http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4101vels.
2006-12-29 01:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by C. J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, it is healthy. And it promotes endophins.
2006-12-29 01:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-29 01:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is there smiting in it that makes it healthy
2006-12-29 01:51:12 · answer #11 · answered by away_mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋