Is eating chocolate good for you?

If you eat chocolates on a regular basis, you can be at serious risk of rapid weight gain. The saturated fats and the added sugar in chocolates are potent triggers of an increasing waistline. Too many chocolates mean too much caffeine, which is associated with anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, nausea, etc. which might trigger heart diseases. Gastro-esophageal reflux can be another side effect of excess chocolate consumption, which can cause heartburn.

Chocolates, especially dark chocolates are loaded with magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. The antioxidants such as polyphenols in chocolates have proven to be effective preventer of coronary diseases. You can even substitute milk with a dark chocolate every day because it helps to reduce blood pressure levels and improve insulin resistance.

A study conducted on elderly people found that dark chocolates prevented cardio vascular diseases by a margin as astounding as 50%. Eating dark chocolates about twice a week reduces the risk of clogged arteries, whereas eating fewer chocolates has no effect.

Eating chocolates stimulates the secretion of endorphins, which are hormones secreted by your brain. These hormones induce a sense of pleasure and promote a feeling of overall well being. The main ingredient in chocolates is tryptophan, which aids your brain in producing serotonin. High levels of serotonin in your body can make you feel happy.