Only Hershey's suggests you enjoy dark chocolate in moderation. They don't do this for any other type of chocolate. I've never seen any other brand make that suggestion either. I always thought dark chocolate was the healthiest of all the different types, since it's mostly chocolate and not so much sugar and milk.
2007-01-15 08:31:12 · 9 answers · asked by Me 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
My theory is that people are looking for an excuse to overindulge and when they hear there are health benefits to chocolate or wine they don't want to notice that scientists also say "in moderation". It's a way for Hershey's Dark Chocolate to advertise itself as a health food becuase they encourage you to eat it in moderation.
2007-01-15 08:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by megadacious77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark Chocolate is indeed good for you, but it has properties which act as blood thinners. This is also why it is considered "heart healthy". However, people who use blood thinners, use a lot of aspirin, or already have problems with blood not clotting must use caution. That is why Hershey's suggest you use moderation when eating dark chocolate - they should be commended for being so responsible.
I teach water aerobics and tell my students to limit their consumption of dark chocolate to 1/2 to 1 oz. a day (with doctor's permission if using any other drugs, etc.)
2007-01-15 08:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by dddanse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has more caffeine? A couple of months ago, there was a study that if you ate a little dark chocolate before a meal, you wouldn't be as hungry. Maybe Hershey is afraid people will start eating a ton of that and skipping the meal. Who knows? Maybe someone sued them for having too many zits?
2007-01-15 08:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by Dacious P.I. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little dark chocolate is good for your heart, but too much can cause weight gain.....hence why they say in moderation.
2007-01-15 08:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by BritLdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because since it is more healthful there are people that will in turn over indulge and loose the benefits by over eating it. Like all foods, it should be consumed in moderation.
2007-01-15 08:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that they were trying to tell people to eat it slowly. I don't remember the moderation part. I think overall, just take your time and enjoy it without going overboard!
2007-01-15 09:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Holy Macaroni! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark chololate is good for you but dont over do it that you start gaining weight and blame them
2007-01-15 08:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by mapblez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if they DIDN'T say that than some dum dum would probably SUE them because they ate too much and gained weight
2007-01-15 08:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same reason mcdonalds has to put a "warning: hot" label on their coffee.
because stupid people sue if not warned in advance.
2007-01-15 08:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋