Saturday, July 30 2022 22:00 WIB
Editor: Hadi Ismanto
PMJ NEWS – It is undeniable that many people love chocolate, a delicious and delicious snack that sometimes makes them addicted. It’s just that because of some myths, finally a number of people have to avoid or limit chocolate intake.
As summarized from various sources, Saturday (30/7/2022), here are some myths about chocolate that are actually not true.
1. Chocolate is not good for the body
US nutritionist Lisa Moskovitz said chocolate, especially dark chocolate, provides nutrients and health support including stress-fighting antioxidants and iron minerals.
“It can be hard to believe that something that tastes really good isn’t bad for you, but that’s exactly what happened to chocolate,” says Moskovitz.
2. Chocolate Increases Blood Sugar and Diabetes Risk
Moskovitz said, chocolate does contain added sugar that can increase blood sugar levels. But chocolate also has antioxidants and antioxidants that can protect against diabetes.
If you want to eat chocolate but are concerned about the risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, Moskovitz suggests choosing dark chocolate or low-sugar chocolate.
Then, balance the rest of the day by eating plenty of fiber-rich foods to stabilize blood sugar, fats, vegetables, and lean protein. This will help protect your health to quench your thirst.
3. Chocolate Makes Fat
If you eat chocolate too often and even too much, of course this will make you fat and the weight gain that will occur will be quite drastic. However, moderate consumption will not have a significant effect on body weight.
4. Chocolate Causes Toothache
Many of us agree that children whose teeth are damaged and sick are because they eat chocolate, right? According to existing studies, the effect of dental plaque from chocolate is actually less and smaller than the plaque that develops due to consuming pure table sugar.
Toothache and cavities have been studied where the results do not prove a link between tooth decay and chocolate.
According to the results of a study in Japan from Osaka University, cocoa beans (the main ingredient for making chocolate) are actually capable of fighting bacteria in the mouth, so this proves that chocolate is safe as long as the mixture of sugar is not too much.
5. Chocolate Causes Acne
According to Moskovitz, so far no studies have definitively confirmed that chocolate can cause acne. Although a high-sugar diet can worsen acne skin conditions, it is not the root cause of acne.
Moskovitz states, acne is often caused by a myriad of facts. This includes skin type, hormones, age, genetics, environmental factors, and skin care routine.
“That said, eating an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich and nutrient-rich diet can really tame skin volatility. So if you’re worried about what your face will look like in the morning, stick to a balanced diet including chocolate,” says Moskovitz.
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