Chocolate Is Healthy

Don’t you get sick of hearing things like “I can’t eat chocolate because it will make my skin break out.”   Or, “Your teeth will rot if you eat chocolate.”  Neither of these statements are true, and we appreciate this article at Eric’s blog for pointing out some facts and fictions relating to chocolate and your health.

Here’s an excerpt:

“Chocolate causes tooth decay
Fact: Forget everything your mother ever told you about how eating too many chocolates will give you cavities. Scientists now believe the length of time food stays in your mouth, not its sugar content, is what causes cavities. Chocolate leaves your mouth relatively quickly- it’s the things that get stuck in there that are the problem, like crackers, cookies or dried fruit. Studies suggest that dark chocolate and cocoa may actually be good for dental health because flavanol antioxidants and other compounds in cocoa and chocolate slow the build-up of plaque.”

Chocolate: Fact or Fiction