Eat Chocolate and Stay Fit

My friends tell me I'm "the eighth wonder of the world" because I hate chocolates. I do not know why I do not like him but I always thought that chocolate was just a sweet edible piece without any benefits. He had heard people complaining about the ill effects of eating chocolate. So I took pride in not having it. But my opinion changed the day I saw the movie "Chocolat". The proven benefits of chocolate high in the film along with various delicacies made of it made me jealous of others who loved chocolates. So for people who still holds the myth that chocolates calories mean, I would correct them and instigators to eat chocolate almost every day.


The Mayans and Aztecs were the pioneers of chocolate. Preparing a spicy hot chocolate drink for religious and social ceremonies. The Aztecs even made the cocoa as its currency. But the spicy drink was turned into a sweet drink gradually adding sugar and milk and that led to the chocolate we know today.

Facts and benefits of chocolate

    * The cocoa bean has the ability to treat a number of ailments. It also has boosters such energy that people use it to stay healthy fast.
    * The cocoa drink can also cure diarrhea.
    * The cacao bean in chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanols and catechin. By oxidation damage antioxidants free radicals formed in our body. Free radicals are unstable account of the electron and therefore try to attack other cells to gain electrons and become stable as well. This can lead to health problems.
    * Always go for those chocolate where cocoa bens or roasted or heated to maintain and antioxidants.
    * Darker chocolate is more antioxidants in it which also help to slow our aging process.
    * It also lowers blood pressure as good for those with high blood pressure.
    * It also lowers the amount of LDL cholesterol in our blood.
    * The chocolates also prevent blood clots.
    * It is also a feel good food as it enhances your mood and also instigates the passion within you. Therefore also called natural medicine of love.
    * The Theobromine found in chocolate helps to get rid of your cough.
    * CHCOLATE also prevents loss of memory as it can do magic to our brains.
    * After having chocolate endorphins are released which act as natural painkillers.
    * The polyphenols present in chocolate prevent dental decay.
    * The chocolate sauce when used with our normal food like chicken just accentuates the taste.

Therefore the chocolates have a large role in reducing their body ailments, but be careful to check whether you are buying not-have alkalize, cold pressed chocolate 70% cocoa content and low sugar.