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Is Chocolate a Good Idea?
by John Townsend
Very few people on their deathbed wish they had eaten more celery but perhaps a few go to their graves wishing they had tucked into more chocolate.
Chocolate in excess can be stressful. It can generate guilt, mucus, unwanted kilos and a mighty craving for more. However taken in moderation it may be quite helpful.
One of the major ingredients in chocolate which is not widely advertised on the wrapper is cacao liquor polyphenol (CLP). Research has confirmed that CLP is a powerful antioxidant that enhances the activity of the immune system. Perhaps this is why the craving for chocolate increases during times of stress or depression.
Dark chocolate has four times the level of polyphenol antioxidants compared to kidney beans ... probably explaining why restaurants serve chocolate with coffee rather than kidney beans!!
One of my readers pointed out to me that STRESSED spelt backwards reads DESSERTS. A little chocolate from time to time is a good idea.
Healthy Eating for Life
John Townsend s a professional consultant working in the fields of Stress Management, Executive Management Training, Sales Training and Customer Service. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Social Science Degree, with a major in psychology, from the University of New England, Armidale. Part of this degree involved a special reading course in neuroscience under the supervision of Professor Lesley Rogers, an internationally respected neuroscientist. He is a member of the Australian and American Institutes of Training & Development and the Australian Human Resources Institute. To receive a free weekly Stress Tip or to learn more about health and fitness go to: http://www.stresstips.com
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