subject: Unveiling The Reality About Chocolates [print this page] "Chocolate is of the food that many of us enjoy. The chocolate's sweet, unique and creamy taste is the reason why it has become the world's favorite. Children are especially fond of it and adults, especially men, love to give them as gifts to the most important women in their lives. Though this treat has been every-ones favorite, there are still a few misconceptions about it.
But not all of these myths are true and some have been busted. Below are the few myths that have been busted.
Myth # 1 - Chocolates cause zits.
In reality, it's not the chocoalte itself that causes breakouts and pimples. What does cause acne is the milk that goes with the chocolate. The truth is pure chocolates which may taste really bitter has a high level of anti oxidants which is know to perserve cells and of course makes your skin healthier.
Myth # 2 - Chocolates cause tooth cavities.
This myth has been encircling chocolates for a very long time already but it's always been just that - a myth. Truth is, while chocolates contain fermentable carbohydrates, which causes cavity, the amount in a regular chocolate bar is not enough to cause tooth damage because the cocoa butter in chocolate itself that the teeth. Chocolates may also be high in sugar, but the time it takes for the chocolate to melt inside your mouth is too short to have bacteria attacking your teeth.
Myth # 3 - Chocolates cause heart disease.
Pure chocolates are not factors that facilitate heart disease. In fact, the high level of cocoa butter in the chocolate can reduce the levels of cholesterol. It is also said that these chocolates have vitamins and minerals like magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium. These are vitamins that can help our muscles, joints and nerves to function properly.
Myth # 4 - Eating chocolates cause insomnia.
It has been thought that chocolates have high levels of caffeine which of course can cause insomnia but this is actually false. A cup of coffee has up to 200 mg of the stimulant while a cup of hot cocoa only has 5 mg.
Myth # 5 - Chocolates may cause cancer.
This is so not true, in fact, dark chocolates are a great source of antioxidants which can protect against cell damage. We expose ourselves daily to different free radicals which are harmful for our cells. But with antioxidants such as the ones found in chocolates, this damaging effect is balanced or reduced.
