That means, only 1/3 of chocolate can be considered "bad" for you... which, unless you live a completely natural and perfectly balanced lifestyle, is pretty good (it's not like you're going to be eating it all of the time!)
Regarding the naturally occurring fats in chocolate:
1. Oleic Acid is a healthy monounsaturated fat that is also found in olive oil;
2. Stearic Acid is a saturated fat but one which research is shows has a neutral effect on cholesterol; and
3. Palmitic Acid is also a saturated fat, one which raises cholesterol and heart disease risk.
* Please do your research before making comments.
Health benefits of chocolate:
1. Antioxidants protect from aging caused by free radicals (dark chocolate contains x8 more than strawberries);
2. Flavonoids help relax blood pressure via production of nitric oxide, & balance certain hormones;
3. Stimulates endorphin production, inducing pleasure;
4. Contains serotonin (acts as an anti-depressant); &
5. Contains theobromine, caffeine & other healthy stimulants (which is a great for people who exercise, & also helpful in increasing brain activity).
It may not be as healthy but I heat a little chocolate cake icing up in the microwave and drizzle it over our strawberries to cut the chocolate taste down a bit.
trust me on this one. take hersheys special dark cocoa powder, add a splash of pineapple juice or milk, or what have you-anything as long as it is a vehicle, until it makes a syrup-y sauce, and you are good to go!
well isnt chocolate unhealthy?
1/25/2013 07:39:36 AM Report Abusewhat's the calorie count.????
11/5/2011 03:19:46 PM Report AbuseThat means, only 1/3 of chocolate can be considered "bad" for you... which, unless you live a completely natural and perfectly balanced lifestyle, is pretty good (it's not like you're going to be eating it all of the time!)
9/5/2011 08:00:36 AM Report AbuseRegarding the naturally occurring fats in chocolate: 1. Oleic Acid is a healthy monounsaturated fat that is also found in olive oil; 2. Stearic Acid is a saturated fat but one which research is shows has a neutral effect on cholesterol; and 3. Palmitic Acid is also a saturated fat, one which raises cholesterol and heart disease risk. * Please do your research before making comments.
9/5/2011 07:57:45 AM Report AbuseHealth benefits of chocolate: 1. Antioxidants protect from aging caused by free radicals (dark chocolate contains x8 more than strawberries); 2. Flavonoids help relax blood pressure via production of nitric oxide, & balance certain hormones; 3. Stimulates endorphin production, inducing pleasure; 4. Contains serotonin (acts as an anti-depressant); & 5. Contains theobromine, caffeine & other healthy stimulants (which is a great for people who exercise, & also helpful in increasing brain activity).
9/5/2011 07:56:58 AM Report Abuse"Louisabsullivan" I think YOU might need to reassess YOUR list.
9/5/2011 07:56:27 AM Report AbuseHow many calories??
7/9/2011 04:37:55 AM Report AbuseThis is what i alway's eat when i get hungry inbetween meal's. it can be healthy if you use non-fat chocolate, trust me it's DELICIOUS..
5/21/2011 03:54:40 PM Report AbuseIt may not be as healthy but I heat a little chocolate cake icing up in the microwave and drizzle it over our strawberries to cut the chocolate taste down a bit.
5/17/2011 01:58:11 PM Report AbuseI've tried this and it's awesome! A little cool whip on tip makes it though
4/2/2011 12:19:38 PM Report Abusetrust me on this one. take hersheys special dark cocoa powder, add a splash of pineapple juice or milk, or what have you-anything as long as it is a vehicle, until it makes a syrup-y sauce, and you are good to go!
1/19/2010 05:48:55 PM Report AbuseChocolate sauce does not fit under the "healthy" headline-- no matter how few calories it has. Fitness, I think you need to reassess this list.
1/18/2010 12:01:29 PM Report Abusetry walden farms calorie free chocolate dip or syrup to make it even lower
1/11/2010 11:53:04 AM Report Abuse