Mocha Chocolata Ya Ya
Tanvi Rustagi | Nov 12, 2007
One for the Heart
On a healthier note, Cardiologist, Dr. Pawan Kumar confirms that eating dark chocolate, in moderation keeps the heart healthy and helps you live longer. "The presence of anti-oxidants called flavonoids block arterial damage and help you keep your heart healthy," says Dr. Kumar. But remember, this is the case only with dark chocolate, not milk chocolate.
On a healthier note, Cardiologist, Dr. Pawan Kumar confirms that eating dark chocolate, in moderation keeps the heart healthy and helps you live longer. "The presence of anti-oxidants called flavonoids block arterial damage and help you keep your heart healthy," says Dr. Kumar. But remember, this is the case only with dark chocolate, not milk chocolate.
And then there is chocolate for that time of the month or for when he is being his stupid, male self. Yes, chocolate for the depressed. Dr. Naik confirms that chocolates contain chemicals such as serotonins, endorphins and phenylethylamine, which elevate your mood when eaten. "I often tell patients to have a chocolate or two when depressed," says Dr. Naik
So there you have it ladies… no more guilt trips over that tiny piece of chocolate. And for the conscientious now we know what all we can do with chocolate without even putting on an ounce. So step into the world of chocolate therapies and products and discover a nourished you!
Sweet Treats
- Cocoa was originally called Theobroma, which is Greek for "Food for the Gods".
- The largest box of chocolates ever made was a Frango mint chocolates box weighing 1,463 kg. It was made by Marshall Field's, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- China had its first Chocolate Fashion Show in 2005 in Beijing.
- The largest chocolate bar was made by Elah-Dufour United Food Companies Ltd. at the Eurochocolate 2000 exhibition in Turin, Italy. It was a scaled-up version of a Novi chocolate bar and weighed 2,280 kg.
- The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, has a chocolate spa which offers its clients a variety of chocolate treatments, including a whipped cocoa bath, a chocolate, bean polish and the Chocolate fondue wrap!
(Images courtesy: FANTASIE Fine Chocolates since 1946)
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