Dark chocolate – Safe Pleasure?
Feb 5th, 2010 Posted in Chocolate Fountains Articles | Comments OffI see that with more candy, the more I eat, the more I want and I feel even worse. Then I moved to dark chocolate as my "sweet" election. It 'really not very sweet, and is a great advantage. Why dark chocolate is low in sugar, does not my desire for more. I can with a small amount, with no desire to be satisfied with other sweets.
Dark chocolate has been recognized for a number of health benefits. Dark chocolate containsflavonoids, a group of anti-oxidants that occur naturally in some fruits, vegetables, tea, wine, nuts, seeds and roots. Flavonoids is thought to reduce the risk of blood clots and improves blood flow in the arteries. Cocoa has been found that there was almost twice the antioxidants in red wine and three times those found in green tea.
Studies have shown that even small amounts of dark chocolate with a modest effect on reducing blood pressure. But 30 caloriesdark chocolate lowered blood pressure an average of 2.9 millimeters of mercury in systolic blood pressure (which is the first line or higher.) Chocolate is also a state of mind best to stimulate the levels of serotonin and endorphins in brain.
It's all good, but there are limits. Chocolate is a high-fat, high calorie, so we still have to moderate what you eat. Ounce (28.35 grams) is considered as a reasonable size portion. This amount includes somewhererange of 135-150 calories. Why dark chocolate is so satisfying in small amounts, many think that even a small amount of work. One of my favorite paintings is enough for me, and only 60 calories.
Cocoa contains caffeine, of course, and the dark chocolate contains higher levels of cocoa is often more caffeine it contains milk chocolate. A ounces a serving an average of about 20 mg of caffeine. This is smaller than most soft drinks containing caffeine (35-60mg) or coffee (Ave 130 mg), but it is enough that those who are sensitive to caffeine in dark chocolate might want to avoid going to sleep nearby.
Break of dark chocolate, look for something that 70% or more cocoa. Look also for products with cocoa butter instead of fats such as palm oil and coconut. Avoid hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated 'out. In the United States, some companies reduce the amount of cocoa butter, without the use of fats by the addition ofMonostearate, which is a castor oil derived emulsifier that artificial increase mouthfeel of fat.
While the levels of sugar dark chocolate is generally lower than the blood of other forms of chocolate, the sugar content varies. A little market research I discovered a series of sugar levels from a minimum of 3.5 grams of sugar per gram (Lindt Extra Dark) for up to a peak of 12.7 grams per ounce (Where Dark). Adjust the chocolate has 16 grams / oz (Hershey's). Ifhave trouble stopping, after a while 'and try another brand with a lower sugar content.
As a result of low sugar, dark chocolate seems generally quite bitter at first. This is something of an acquired taste – but I knew said milk-chocolate-lovers, which was extinguished in time. Try to let the chocolate melt in your mouth for maximum satisfaction of the rich texture you need.
I often suggest dark chocolate, because it givesYou feel pampered and yet easy to eat in small portions. Most candy and sweets in a hurry, we want more. Rock Candy can make us feel private and over-indulge when we have not. The dark chocolate is a good substitute. It shows a little 'quiet enjoyment without triggering the desired response of sugar, and contains a healthy flavonoids. Enjoy!
