Chocolate Lovers And Obesity

By Faridah Yusuf

Chocolates have turn out to be one of the most popular confectioneries ever made and sold. Chocolate enthusiasts, young and old, rich and poor, have found themselves being hooked with a confessing indulgence for it. In spite of of the popularity chocolates have achieved, you will find still questions and arguments that are becoming raised about its influence on the human health.

Black and White Chocolates

Chocolates have two faces under its name. One is white and the other is black, but needless to say, these variants represent benefits one can get from the other. Black chocolate, otherwise known as dark chocolate comprises sugar, cocoa mass and butter. On the other hand, white chocolate or milk chocolate has flavorings, vegetable fats and some milk solids. But whether white or black, dark or milk chocolate, chocolates nevertheless fascinate and give pleasure to anyone who eats it.

Debating Nutritional Value of Chocolates

For more than the years, chocolates have made its method to becoming the preferred "confectionery" of all time. But in spite of the alluring images chocolates have produced, debate and arguments have been raised and created on where chocolates should be placed. This is because as we know, chocolates still remain in the 'junk' category. Both proponents of every side have their positions as to what chocolate can do. But for ordinary chocolate lovers, chocolates will still be chocolates.

But digging deep into it, enthusiasts or non-lovers of chocolate should and should get a glimpse of these issues. Whichever side has a heavier and a lot more relevant proof, should be taken into a better consideration. Every bite leaves a soothing feeling that is difficult to define, but renders a powerful wish to encounter.

Chocolates as Aphrodisiac

Aside from the sensation and delight it gives, chocolate also makes itself an aphrodisiac agent. As an energy booster, studies show that, it provides an sufficient reserve of energy, particularly when they've higher glucose content in them. Food industries have created chocolate an integral part of the global market, and thus, chocolates still remain top sellers in the marketplace today because 600 AD, even from the time of the Mayans.

Chocolates and Weight Problems

Though the chocolate world has obtained valuable commendation, they also share a "veto" image just like any other product. These are the days when obesity has become a major word of mouth to every citizen around the globe. Obesity has not just turn out to be an ordinary irregularity of body mass, but additionally is regarded as one of the critical causes of chronic diseases. Medical practitioners have spent time carrying out research to figure out the root cause of this issue. From the long list of elements that could trigger obesity, chocolates are found included in the record.

Obesity-Chocolate Link

An independent study in the UK predicted that occurrences of being overweight might rise to more than 50% by the year 2020. Statistics, lawmakers & the medical world have proposed that confectioners should not be sold anymore in the pharmacies as being practiced in many corners of the world. Aside from being linked to obesity, chocolates are also suspected to be one causative factor triggering diabetes. This proposition is still under consideration due to the vast studies that are still in progress to prove the same.

Positive Reports on Chocolates

On the other hand, good reports on chocolates are still being circulated and created. Research also show that dark chocolates consumed moderately, can bestow cardiovascular benefits due to the presence of "flavanol" which plays a main role in the circulatory system. This increases the content of high density lipoprotein (HDL), a lot more popularly known as the good cholesterol; thus preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular related diseases.

The choice is ours and we are the ones who should decide if chocolates can someday be cheaper than therapy which never requires an appointment. Although a record of contradicting propositions follows, chocolates will continue to remain the most intimate confectionary close to a man's heart. And with the abounding chocolates in the market, making us crave for every bite, chocolates will forever be a delight for chocolate enthusiasts like me! Now the battle is choosing between chocolates and obesity!

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