image via flickr The Bright Side of Chocolate
Most of us eat a few more goodies than usual during the holiday season. This probably includes consumption of more chocolate! Check out the information below for the good news about our delicious friend called Chocolate.
- Chocolate and Fat: Chocolate contributes less than 2% of the fat in the American diet. Stearic acid, a fat component that makes up 1/3 of the fat in chocolate, does not raise blood cholesterol. Oleic acid makes up another 1/3 of the fat in chocolate. This fat has been shown to be beneficial to heart health.
- Chocolate and Caffeine: Chocolate contains very little caffeine, with dark chocolate containing the most.
- Chocolate and Polyphenols: Chocolate contains specific antioxidants called polyphenols that are currently being studied for their health benefits.
So…the next time you eat chocolate, don’t feel guilty. Chocolate (in moderation) may contribute to a healthy diet!
It's National Chocolate Day of?
- National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day - January 3
- National Chocolate Mint Day - February 19
- National Chocolate Caramel Day - March 19
- National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day - March 24
- National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day. - April 21
- National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15
- National Chocolate Pudding Day - June 26
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7
- National Chocolate Eclair Day - June 22
- National Milk Chocolate Day - July 28
- National Chocolate Milkshake Day - September 12
- National Chocolate Day - October 28
- National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day - November 7
- National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - December 16
- National Chocolate Day - December 28
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