Who Can Resist Chocolates?

I love chocolates as much as how a kid loves her doll, But the sad thing is i am hyper acidic. Foods rich in fat such as chocolates may cause acidity or acid reflux diseases. It's not something to be ignored, hyper acidity may lead to serious illnesses if left untreated.

But who can resist chocolates? my aunt came last Monday and she's bringing a bag full of chocolates. good thing my dad wasn't able to call her in advance and tell her not to bring chocolates for me due to my health condition. :) it's not that i don't care if hyper acidity would kill me, maybe a small bite of chocolate per day wont hurt that much :))

On the other hand, chocolates also have positive health effects, studies have found that chocolate contains flavonoids, a type of polyphenol antioxidant.According to the Chocolate Manufacturers Association, dark chocolate contains about eight times the polyphenol antioxidants found in strawberries. 

Aside from that, chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins,it increases your body's threshold for pain, affects the way you feel emotionally and produces a pleasurable sensation. These sweet thing also contains a neurotransmitter which is serotonin. Serotonin is known as the happy hormone because the level or lack thereof greatly influences our moods and sense of well-being.

It is good to know that chocolate contains ingredients beneficial to health. However, it does not y mean you can go eat as much chocolate as you want. Chocolate bars  are  high in fat, sugar and calories. which is not good for your health if consumed in large amounts.  Taking anything too much is always a problem.

Discipline is always the key. 

Photocredit : Nowiena Joyce Serrano Olympus T-100