"Chocolate is of the food that many of us enjoy. Its unique, sweet and creamy taste makes it the number one favorite candy by people from all around the world. Men love to give chocolates as gifts to the women in their lives and children especially are fond of them. Though this treat has been every-ones favorite, there are still a few misconceptions about it.
But not all of these myths are true and some have been busted. Below are the few myths that have been busted.
Myth # 1 Chocolates cause zits.
Fact is, the real cause of pimples, acnes and breakouts isn't actually the chocolate itself. It's the milk that goes with the chocolate that is the culprit. In fact, pure chocolates, which may taste bitter, contain high-level of antioxidants which will help make your skin look and feel better and healthier.
Myth # 2 Chocolates cause tooth cavities.
This myth has been encircling chocolates for a very long time already but it's always been just that - a myth. Truth is, while chocolates contain fermentable carbohydrates, which causes cavity, the amount in a regular chocolate bar is not enough to cause tooth damage because the cocoa butter in chocolate itself that the teeth. Chocolates may also be high in sugar, but the time it takes for the chocolate to melt inside your mouth is too short to have bacteria attacking your teeth.
Myth # 3 Chocolates cause heart disease.
Pure chocolates are not factors that facilitate heart disease. In fact, chocolates can reduce cholesterol because of its high levels of cocoa butter. Pure and real chocolates are also known to contain high levels of vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium which is is most common in bananas. These are vitamins that can help our muscles, joints and nerves to function properly.
Myth # 4 Eating chocolates cause insomnia.
Many people think chocolates contain high levels of caffeine but this is so wrong. A cup of hot cocoa only has 5 mg of the stimulant whereas a cup of coffee has about 180 mg.
Myth # 5 - Chocolates may cause cancer.
This myth has long been busted especially as dark chocolate is now proven to be a great source of flavanoids or antioxidants which protect against cell damage. Everyday, we are exposed to various types of free radicals which promote cell damage. On the other hand, this impact can be lowered with antioxidants which are found in chocolates. "