Embracing Your Love Affair with Chocolate

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Embracing Your Love Affair with ChocolateBy now we've all heard the news about dark chocolate. The antioxidants - phenols and flavonoids - found in dark chocolate may offer protection against heart disease. In addition, cocoa butter - a saturated fat - may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels. A number of chemically active compounds in dark chocolate can improve mood and pleasure by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. And consuming dark chocolate may slow the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Chocolate's blend of sugar, fat, seductive aroma and smooth texture can make it addictive, and stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine can make chocolate especially crave-worthy. Be aware, however, that milk chocolate is not as heart healthy as dark chocolate. It contains more fat and sugar and less cocoa and antioxidants. White chocolate, which is actually not chocolate at all, is no more than a mix of fat, milk and sugar. By eating dark chocolate infrequently, and choosing candies that list chocolate (or chocolate liquor, cocoa or cacao) as the first ingredient, you can enjoy its benefits without guilt. When you're indulging, savor the flavor and the texture. Try to note the effects it has on your body. Most importantly, enjoy yourself. Find more indulgences you can live with on DrWeil.com.

 

 

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