Chocolate
is so wonderful, smooth, and creamy. How could anything this yummy be good for
you? In the past chocolate got a bad reputation because it has caffeine and saturated
fat (bad for your heart) in it. Now researchers are telling us that there are
BENEFITS in eating chocolate. YEAH!
- Studies
are showing that chocolate contains powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants are
used by our body in the prevention of heart disease and cancer.
- Chocolate can trigger endorphins. Endorphins are what is produced when we
exercise and get that feeling of happiness.
- Chocolate
contains serotonin. Serotonin acts as an antidepressant in our body to give us
a feeling of happiness or wellness.
Chocolate and Children
Chocolate
does not have as much caffeine as you might think, but it does have some. Remember
that young children are affected by even small amounts of caffeine. It may be a
good idea to watch the amount of chocolate your small child has to avoid too
much caffeine.