Awesome health and beauty benefit of eating chocolate................

Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from the seeds of cacao tree, which is originally native to South and Central America.


Chocolate products can be classified into unsweetened, dark, white, bittersweet and milk chocolate depending
cacao. 

on the amount of cocoa liquor, solids or butter used. For example, dark chocolate contains up to 70 percent 



Ingredients

The cacao seeds are roasted and then crushed to form thick chocolate liquor known as unsweetened chocolate.

 When subjected to pressure, the seeds’ fat, known as cocoa butter, is pushed out. The remaining material is

 then dried and sifted to make cocoa powder. 

Awesome Health Benefits of Eating 

• Rich in Fiber - Eating chocolate daily leaves you with huge amounts of fiber, which leaves you feeling fuller for longer. Darker chocolate contains more fiber due to the high cacao content. Eating chocolate reduces cravings for sweets, salty and fatty foods. Fiber is classified into insoluble and soluble fiber, according to Mayo Clinic. Insoluble fiber promotes digestive health by bulking up the stool to ensure it is eliminated easily from the body. Soluble fiber lowers the levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

• Contains Vital Nutrients - Chocolate contains vital nutrients such as copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. On average, a single bar of dark chocolate contains about 14 percent, 12 percent, 8 percent and 13.3 percent of the recommended daily values of copper, magnesium, calcium and iron respectively. 

• Its Heart-Friendly - eating chocolate daily lowers blood pressure and improves the flow of blood in the arteries. If your blood pressure is high, helping yourself to a small bite of dark chocolate lowers the blood pressure.

• Improves Brain Moods - A research study conducted by scientists at the University of California at San Diego established that individuals with depressive symptoms tend to consume higher amounts of chocolate. Chocolate contains chemicals such as theobromine, andandamide, phenylethilamine and caffeine which affect the brain in various ways. For example, caffeine and theobromine are brain stimulants. Phenylethilamine, when combined with a brain chemical known as dopamine, is a good antidepressant. 

• Reduces Risk of Stroke - According to findings published in October 2011 by Swedish scientists, women who consumed 2 bars of chocolate per week reduced their risk of stroke by 20 percent. This is due to the presence of certain plant nutrients known as flavonoids in cocoa. The amount of catechins  a class of flavonoids in dark chocolate is estimated to be 4 times greater than in tea, according to a review study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”. Flavonoids possess antioxidant properties which stifle the oxidation of ‘bad’ cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). This cholesterol is responsible for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. It is worthwhile to note that the darker the chocolate, the higher the amount of flavonoids.

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expert in the Nutrition - General category

  Chocolate muffin

Ingredients


2 eggs
1 cup ( 220 g) sugar
1 cup ( 110 g) all purpose flour
6 teblespoons unsweetened cococa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2/3 cup (160 ml ) milk
2/3 cup (150 g) butter
4 oz (120 g ) semisweet chips( optional )
method

•  Preheat oven to 350 deg F (Gas mark 4 or 180 deg C).
• Grease 6 extra large muffin tins or cups (paper muffin bake cups are recommended) or 12-15 medium cups.
• Beat the eggs with sugar, mix with flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla and milk.
• Fold in the melted butter.
• Add chocolate chips; coat them with flour before mixing into the batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees until a until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes for XL muffins, about 20 minutes for medium size muffins.

The Chocolate Muffins may be served hot or at room temperature.




Beauty benefits of chocolate 

• It is rich in antioxidants, means that it can help keep your skin firm and smooth as you age
• It nourishes and softens dry skin.
• Flavanols (found especially in dark chocolate) help your skin protect itself from UV damage.

how to prepare body scrub

1 cup sugar

4 tablespoon coco powder

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoon coconut oil

and then mix together all the ingredient above,in a plastic container.Apply the paste on your wet body.let it be dry for 10 min.take shower.Following day you can feel the difference on your skin.(can use fine sugar for children)

Dear friends even you can do to your children,your own self and to your husband.if you have oily skin then avoid this body scrub then you are inviting pimples.a small thing we do can make a big changes in our family.

My dear friends the little things i do ,  make me to appreciate God gift (natural things) .Everyday  i am learning a new things in my life. I hope, it will be knowledgeable for you too.

i will come tomorrow with another topic.take care .