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Some Wonderful Benefits of Eating Chocolate

June 27th, 2016

Chocolate is probably the most eaten and most liked sweet among the international populous. Old and young, rich and poor, girls and boys alike, everyone and everybody crave chocolate for its unique taste and aroma. There is something special about the chocolate, maybe its smoothness, maybe its aroma or maybe it’s just the look of it that makes even the strongest willed person long for some more.

Due to its addictive and obsessing nature, we were always taught as kids that eating chocolate is very bad for our health. It spoils our teeth, upsets your stomach and makes us fat. But what if we tell you that eating chocolate can actually be pretty beneficial for your mind and your body? So, much so, that you will probably pick up the phone and order some chocolates by post immediately.

Following are some of the health benefits of eating chocolates.

Good for your mind……

A study in mid 1970s in America with a pool of more than a thousand people was conducted to study the mental abilities and cognitive soundness of different people. The study indicated that the men/women who have had chocolate at least once per week were sounder cognitively than those eating no chocolate at all. Moreover, chocolate tends to affect our brain in such a way that benefits us in the following ways:

❖           Eating chocolates can make us happy by increasing the generation of feel good hormones known as endorphin.

❖           Chocolates improve the blood flow to the brain as a result the memorizing power, problem solving capability and the reaction time is boosted.

❖           Chocolates have a large amount of antioxidants that protect our brain from the free radicals that are inhaled along with oxygen and transported to our brain through blood vessels.

❖           Chocolates help you with your studies by increasing your power to focus on a given task.

❖           The magnesium content of chocolate is considerably higher than our normal diet, an now how is that helpful? Magnesium works as an anti stress agent and helps relieve stress.

❖           Chocolate helps develop good bacteria in your intestine- these good bacteria work as antioxidants and help prevent brain damage by free radicals and prevent disease such as dementia.

….. And great for your body

Dark chocolates having large amount of cocoa means it contains a great percentage of fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, magnesium and other vital and important minerals. Some great effects of these components are:

❖           Chocolate contains flavanols that help in stimulating endothelium, thus improving the blood flow. The increased blood flow means lower blood pressure, which helps us cope with tension and anxiety.

❖           Chocolate helps protect us against heart diseases and risks of heart failure. It decreases the amount of LDL cholesterol and increases HDL levels and increases insulin sensitivity.

❖           It has been observed from the study that there was a great reduction in the likeliness of a heart diseases among the people who ate chocolate regularly.

As a result of all these benefits of eating chocolate, modern doctors have been encouraging people to eat it. Thus, we can see that chocolate is ubiquitous, no matter where you go, you can find chocolate in every corner of world. So do not rethink twice, the next time you feel like eating a chocolate bar, you can easily order chocolates online. You can now even give chocolates to your best friends for their birthdays without a second thought.

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When chocolates turn to a good effect in life!

May 16th, 2016

People say all the negative things about chocolates. They say, that chocolates can give you weight gains and others insist on not having chocolates as it can ruin your teeth and gums. Thus, everyone stops you from eating chocolates. One often tends to forget or is oblivious of the fact that there are innumerable benefits of having chocolates. Yes, there actually are plenty of benefits of eating milk and dark chocolates in a certain amount. Next time, you send chocolate hampers uk to someone, do not forget to keep these varieties in them. Enjoy your chocolates with a light heart now.

When sweetness has all the goodness

  • Research says a bad conjugal life can be saved by chocolates. Wondering how? Here is the answer. If you lose interest in your partner, then chocolate is the ultimate remedy. Eating chocolates can actually lead you to a higher level of sexual desire and satisfaction. This is because chocolates contain a thing called phenyl ethylamine. This compound actually releases endorphins, which can change moods. It intensifies and one feels more the sense of attraction in their body after having chocolates.
  • Regular consumption of chocolates in a certain amount can prevent the blood clots in a human body. Those who are regular chocolate eaters, their blood platelets clump together and they reduce the risk of heart attacks.
  • If a woman eats more than 45 grams of chocolates per week, it can decrease the tendency of stroke in their body. Why this happens? This happens because chocolates contain flavonoids which again contain antioxidants and thus reduce the tendency of having a stroke.
  • Eating chocolates on a regular basis is good. But then, try to stick to dark chocolates. Many research works have come to the conclusion that consuming around 7 grams of dark chocolates everyday helps in keeping the blood inflammatory proteins away from one’s body.
  • There is another compound present in chocolates known as pentamer. This is very powerful because it disrupts the cancer spreading cells. Thus, chocolates can actually prevent the human body to create cancer cells.
  • Those who have a high level of blood sugar should not have sweetened chocolates but they can always consume bitter dark chocolates. It is said that, dark chocolates increases the level of insulin in a human body reducing the risk of diabetes.
  • Have you ever thought that chocolates can bring good marks in Mathematics? If you have not, then know it now. The flavonoids that are present in a chocolate can keep the brain cells clear. A cup of hot chocolate can actually make you fearless towards the boring mathematical formulas.
  • The flavonoids that are present in chocolates are actually good for skin. It also keeps the skin safe from Ultra Violet rays and also helps in preventing acne.

Sending someone chocolates by post is very easy. One can also order from online websites and add their favourite chocolate bars into it. But it is always a good option to keep a good amount of dark chocolates as this is very good for health.

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Chocolates in Space: Astronauts Favourite Food Item

May 7th, 2016

Chocolate is not just an eatable, it is an emotion. It is a feeling that goes beyond taste and stays in you even long after you have eaten it. When it comes to love for chocolates, there is no age, gender or race barrier. People of all age groups, from all countries and all statuses love to enjoy this delicious sweet. Chocolate is eaten along the length and breadth of the world. There are so many flavours, types and varieties of chocolates that you will find a chocolate for every event, mood and time of the year.

You have heard of sending chocolates by post, have you heard of sending chocolates to space? Not just on earth, you will be surprised to know that chocolate has reached even the space. Being a carbohydrate powerhouse, chocolates are the preferred food in space. They are also easy to eat and store. If at all astronauts get to enjoy some worldly pleasure, then it is only chocolates. The astronauts in space should eat a well balanced diet. Their food is chosen carefully to avoid health variations. Once in a while, they get to indulge themselves in the goodies available in the bonus containers that are filled with items of their choice. These containers often have sweets, mostly chocolates. Most of the space travellers prefer to take chocolates with them than any other food. Thus, chocolate seems to be the favourite of even the astronauts.

It was in 1961, the chocolate was sent to space for the first time. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first person to orbit the earth. He lived on pureed meat packed that was packed in squeezable tubes like toothpaste. He also had another tube which was filled with chocolate sauce. Thus, chocolate entered the space in style.

Being a great comfort food, chocolate was preferred by the astronauts who followed Gagarin. They took chocolate on the US. Apollo missions of 60s and 70s. Hot chocolate was carried as a drink form, dehydrated pudding form and brownies. The brownies were packed in vacuum sealed bags. Some of the brownies from those space missions are still preserved in the Smithsonian national air and space museum.

Today there are chocolate chunks, chocolate cookies, chocolate mints and chocolate candies that are sent to space. From the famous Swiss chocolate Toblerone, Turtles, Dove bars, Raisinets, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Ghirardelli, Kit Kats, Snickers, Twix to Milky Way bars, every chocolate eaten on earth is flown to the space too. So, the astronauts do not have to worry about missing their favourite food in space.

The most convenient chocolates while in space are the bite-sized candy coated chocolates. They do not crumble and are easy to eat. Taking chocolates to space is not easy. The chocolates have to undergo many tests before they are permitted for the journey. In this age where we get home delivery if we order chocolates online, it is not surprising that astronauts can take them to space too. After all, the men in space too need some earthy pleasures.

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Gifting ideas for not-so-perfect occasions!

April 11th, 2016

If you are of the opinion that gifts should only be made for particular events in someone’s life, then you couldn’t be more wrong. When it comes to friends and colleagues, it would perhaps be wiser to gift them on suitable occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or at a success bash, but when it comes to your really close ones, such as a friend you’ve known all your life, you parents, your partner or your grandparents, then there is no right or wrong moment. Any gift you make because of the fondness you have for them in your heart will a sparkle to their eyes and smile.

 

But if you are wondering what such occasions may be, then here are some of them that could give you an idea of what’s being talked about here. Take note of them so that you don’t miss the next small but special occasion that may come your way!

  1. If you’ve got a friend who re-located from a country, state or city where the style of living was completely different, where they had different habits, cuisines and climate, then treat him or her to a small lunch at a restaurant where you know he can get his local food, just the way he used to have them.
  2. If you have a friend who keeps complaining about a huge amount of work and no time to have fun or exercise, and you know that she in fact loves outdoor activities like riding a bike or swimming, then hand her your bike keys for a couple of days and ask her to take the longer, scenic route to work. You’ll see how rejuvenated she would feel after that.
  3. Your boyfriend has been a little concerned about his belly fat and has been sweating it out a lot at the gym of late. He is happy with the progress he has made but he is not sure if it really looks good or not. Make it a point to gift him a t-shirt or pant that’s a size smaller than what he used to wear earlier and add a little note to remind him that you are going ga-ga about the way he looks now but you’d love him no matter how he looked!
  4. Some people love their families to bits. So, if you have one such friend’s birthday coming up, then chocolate hampers in UK along with a fancy family tree plaque or wall hanging would really mean a lot to him.
  5. Your grandfather has been complaining about how hard he found reading his new, costly but digital watch was, because of which he missed his bus and had to hail a cab. Rather than sitting and explaining to him how a fancy watch works, you could gift him an antique pocket watch with a large face and clearly visible dials.
  6. Got a friend, who loves everything, vintage and old fashioned whodunits? Then why don’t you buy her a vintage brass locket on a thin metal chain, the locket being a fine map of a mysterious place that she had read about recently?

Build firmer relations with your loved ones with small but meaningful gifts, if they are within your budget. You don’t always have to wait for a “right moment” to make someone happy.

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Foods you should eat in your diet every day!

April 2nd, 2016

There are some foods we eat on a regular basis but not all of them are healthy. You might be avoiding some beneficial foods because you are so used to the type of food you eat every day. If you want to stay fit and healthy internally plus externally, you need to have all these foods in your entire day. Read our list to find out…

  1. Fruits – You don’t need to eat every fruit but include apples, strawberries and kiwis in your morning breakfast. Add fresh orange juice to the mix and you will have the healthiest breakfast ever! You might not realise this but these four fruits can do a lot of wonders for your body.
  2. Dry fruits – Have walnuts and almonds without fail on a regular basis. This diet works for children and adults too. You cannot miss out on having these two important dry fruits. You can even order chocolate by post and coat the dry fruits if your kids don’t like eating them just like. The chocolate can help them to get used to this taste and chocolate has its own benefits too.
  3. Yogurt/curd – Whether you have flavoured yogurt or plain curd at home, it is extremely important to include it in your diet. Curd is known to have bacteria that helps the internal system and removes all the harmful ones. If you are lactose intolerant, you can have buttermilk with more water and less curd.
  4. Spinach and carrots – Leave aside every other green vegetable and focus on including spinach in your diet. Don’t forget carrots too! These two vegetables are extremely beneficial and known to fix several health problems. You can have a salad with these or cook it with rice or just have it like that only. Don’t forget to include them.
  5. Dark Chocolates – Yes, you are reading right. Dark chocolates are helpful for the heart and they keep you away from several heart problems. A piece of dark chocolate a day can keep make your heart healthy. If you send chocolate gifts by post, don’t forget to send dark chocolates instead of milk chocolates. This is great for kids too. You can even shed some weight if you include dark chocolates in your diet. If you dislike having a certain healthy juice, you can always add some chocolate sauce to enhance the taste and increase the health value of the drink.
  6. Whole grains – Whole grains are great for your health, hair and skin. They help in flushing out all the toxins from the body, which purifies the blood. Do we need to say more?
  7. Green tea – If you love drinking tea in the morning or evening, switch to green tea. Avoid sugar and go for honey instead. You will see the changes in your health, skin, hair and body after few weeks. If you are on a weight loss regime, this will help you.

These 7 foods work wonders for your health and you shouldn’t skip them at all!

 

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