Would you rather eat Chocolate than Broccoli?

Submitted by angelstar1 on February 22, 2006 - 4:24pm. chocolate | Health

Chocolate is better for you and more enjoyable.
Here is some researched information from respected U.S. and International universities.
Eat 50 to 75 grams of DARK chocolate daily, because:
1. It has 200 times more antioxidants than broccoli;
2. It is rich in iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium & copper;
3. It can lower blood pressure and cholesterol;
4. It helps prevent blood clots;
5. The flavonoids and antioxidants in chocolate help protect against breast cancer;
6. Chocolate boosts your mood, triggering the brain to release endorphins and raise your serotonin level;
7. It works better than codiene as a natural cough suppressant;
8. If sweetened with xylitol, it prevents dental cavities;
9. It doesn't cause acne;
10.It keeps you young - all the above points help retard the aging process.

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Sorry, but I'd rther broccoli, really.

Submitted by Tottie on February 22, 2006 - 4:32pm.

I really would - I'm not a great fan of chocolate, and I love my "trees."

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Broccoli is not what I'd go for as a snack,

Submitted by angelstar1 on February 22, 2006 - 4:38pm.

but I definitely enjoy it with some meals. Fruit and vegetables have to play a major part in any healthy diet, but red wine and dark chocolate have a legitimate place as well. Both consumed within reason, of course.

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I assume you're talking

Submitted by SenseChange on February 22, 2006 - 5:07pm.

I assume you're talking about 'unsweetened' chocolate? Otherwise health-wise you're doing far more damage than good. Sugar is poison.

-SenseChange

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Chocolate again

Submitted by angelstar1 on February 22, 2006 - 5:41pm.

Chocolate sweetened with xylotol is best. It will even reduce and prevent dental cavities. A pity it's so expensive.

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Oh yeah?

Submitted by IamTammy© on February 22, 2006 - 5:41pm.

Try denying some m&m's to a woman dealing with PMS and stupidity. She'll bash your head with a tire iron~ and is that so wrong? heh

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Chocolate for PMS

Submitted by angelstar1 on February 22, 2006 - 5:43pm.

It's the magnesium and the endorphins that feel so good for PMS - and Menopause, too.

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Health Benefits of Chocolate

Submitted by naturalremedies on March 5, 2006 - 8:56am.

You'd be amazed with the Health Benefits of Chocolate

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I love dark chocolate but...

Submitted by hotwebideas on February 23, 2008 - 8:56am.

I just blogged about this. Dark chocolate definitely tastes better than broccoli, but I still believe broccoli is healthier. Yes, dark chocolate certainly is healthy, but let's not forget that it still has fat, cholesterol, and sugar.

For real antioxidant health, I turn to berries.

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Berries definitely have an

Submitted by angelstar1 on February 23, 2008 - 6:23pm.

Berries definitely have an important place in a healthy diet, but so does dark chocolate. People have to read the nutrition panel on the pack and only eat good quality, natural dark chocolate, with a low sugar content and a high (70%-85%)cocoa content. If sweetened with xylitol, then there is no worry about sugar. If cocoa butter is the only source of fat in the chocolate (and in good quality chocolate it is), then it won't contain cholesterol.

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