A few myths about chocolate: the top 10

About chocolate there are a lot of myths, which, however, is not able to win mass love for this delicacy.

On 11 July, the world celebrates the Day of chocolate. This is a favorite treat of children and adults. But the chocolate we know is not all. Surrounded by a lot of myths. Scientists have tried to refute them.

About cholesterol
Studies have shown that chocolate does not affect cholesterol levels. It is made from cocoa beans, and consequently the fats that it contains plant.

About the caffeine
A large Cup of coffee can contain 320 mg of caffeine, but a standard bar of chocolate only 9-31 mg. More of it in dark chocolate.

Chocolate can not be used in patients with diabetes
Actually chocolate low glycemic index. But in each case it is better to consult a doctor.

Chocolate — the cause of caries
Scientists completely denied the allegation.

Chocolate is the cause of excess weight
Scientists in the US found that small amounts of chocolate 5 times a week opposite promote weight loss.

Of chocolate the body is under stress
If the daily use of 45 grams of dark chocolate, then two weeks in the body will decrease the stress level is proved by scientists.

The nutritional value of chocolate
In this product many minerals and fiber. It also contains antioxidants.

Not all chocolate is good
In fact, the percentage of cocoa content in chocolate has no significant effect on its benefit.

Chocolate is an aphrodisiac
Oddly enough, but this statement still has no scientific evidence. Scientists believe that this perception of chocolate is due to psychological causes.

Chocolate is the cause of acne
This is the most common myth. To confirm or refute the researchers conducted a large number of studies. But still have not found the relationship between the consumption of chocolate, even in large quantities, and acne.

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