{"id":32117,"date":"2013-02-15T00:03:38","date_gmt":"2013-02-14T18:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vallamai.com\/?p=32117"},"modified":"2013-02-15T06:43:42","modified_gmt":"2013-02-15T01:13:42","slug":"why-chocolates-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vallamai.com\/?p=32117","title":{"rendered":"why chocolates on valentines day…..?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0DARK CHOCOLATE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dark chocolate (with 70 percent cacao or more) lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL).Dark chocolate<\/strong>\u00a0has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits. While eating dark chocolate can lead to the health benefits described below, remember that chocolate is also high in fat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0It can help prevent heart disease:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavonoids protect cells from harmful molecules\u2014called free radicals\u2014that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that\u00a0leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2.\u00a0It can improve your mood:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant<\/span>.<\/span>Chocolate also contains other substances with mood elevating effects. One is phenethylamine, which triggers the release of pleasurable endorphins and potentates the action of dopamine, a neurochemical associated with sexual arousal and pleasure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong>Phenethylamine is released in the brain when people become infatuated or fall in love.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n<\/span>3.\u00a0It can protect your skin:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>German researchers found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin\u2019s hydration and complexion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For all of its health benefits, though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories. So, experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chocolate has a special chemical PEA(Phenethylamine) that changes your mood and bring a feeling of pleasure.Thats why chocolate are always directly enjoyed and gifted to their buddies by all ,esp during valentines days.It really changes your mood.When ever you are upset please have a chocolate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0CHOCOLATES ARE ALWAYS SPECIAL AND REALLY CHANGES YOUR MOOD WHEN DEPRESSED……..SO GO FOR IT…..<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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