Chocolate related myths debunked!
December 31st, 2015
There are so many things people say about chocolates. Even though most of the people love eating it, there are several myths that are believed about this delicious treat. Since we are fans of chocolates too, we decided to debunk some myths regarding chocolates.
- Myth – White chocolate is a form of chocolate
That is not true. White chocolate is not a part of the chocolate family technically. White chocolate does not have any cocoa solids and is made out of cocoa butter, sugar and milk. If you see the ingredients, then it is clear that white chocolate does not really belong to the chocolate family. Sorry, white chocolate lovers!
- Myth – Chocolate increases weight
Well, excessive eating of chocolate can result in increase of weight, but if you have dark chocolate, then you can save yourself from gaining weight. But it is said that drinking chocolate milk post working out is extremely good for health and does not add on calories. If you do overboard with it, then any food will add up extra calories. So remove this from your head that chocolate is the reason you are gaining weight. If you correctly place chocolate in your diet, then you can shed some weight too!
- Myth – Chocolate has high caffeine properties
Chocolate barely has any caffeine properties. A basic coffee brewed at Starbucks has about 300 milligrams of caffeine in it whereas chocolate has only 9 milligrams and dark chocolate has around 20 milligrams. Though dark chocolate has a lot of caffeine compared to milk chocolate yet it is better than a cup of coffee you drink every day from Starbucks, right?
- Myth – People with diabetes should not eat chocolate at all
Recent studies have shown that dark chocolate can be good for diabetic patients and can keep them away from strokes. Also, cocoa powder boiled in water and then consumed is great for diabetic patients as it helps their blood sugar. Other than this, there are special chocolates these days made for diabetic patients by several companies. They are basically dark chocolates without any additional sugar. They do taste a little bitter compared to the other chocolates but are great for health.
- Myth – Chocolate can cause tooth decay
Studies done in Japan showed that cocoa bean or powder form is the best way to keep tooth decay at bay. Chocolates are made with cocoa beans so technically they are good for your teeth. Like we stated earlier, if you go overboard with the eating of chocolates, then you will cause issues to your teeth, but if you have it in control, then it will not harm you at all. Plus, it is also said that the cocoa beans can help in removing the bacteria from the mouth, which causes tooth decays and other issues.
Stop believing in myths and don’t give up chocolates if you love them. If you eat it in a limit, then they are not going to harm you. The next time you send chocolates by post, add this info in a note form.