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Health Benefits of Chocolate

Health Benefits of Chocolate. By Michael Moore. Is Chocolate Actually Good For Us?. Chocolate comes from the cacao tree Trees produce around 2,000 pods per year Beans are roasted and crushed and mixed with other ingredients to make chocolate Dark chocolate has the most health benefits.

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Health Benefits of Chocolate

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  1. Health Benefits of Chocolate By Michael Moore

  2. Is Chocolate Actually Good For Us? • Chocolate comes from the cacao tree • Trees produce around 2,000 pods per year • Beans are roasted and crushed and mixed with other ingredients to make chocolate • Dark chocolate has the most health benefits http://z.about.com/d/archaeology/1/0/g/x/cacao_tree.jpg

  3. Chocolate is Full of Antioxidants • Antioxidants • Polyphenols

  4. Chocolate is Abundant in Flavonoids • Flavonoids improve the ability of blood vessels to dilate • Flavonoids have anti-clotting effect • For health benefits, need to consume 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate daily

  5. The Fat in Chocolate • Chocolate is high in fat • Chocolate contains: • 1/3 palmitic acid • 1/3 stearic acid • 1/3 oleic acid Palmitic Oleic Stearic

  6. Dark Chocolate Improves Cholesterol • Increases HDL levels • Lowers LDL levels • Known heart health benefits http://morningnoonandnight.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/chocolate.jpg

  7. Other Health Benefits • More research is needed • Studies are encouraging • Acne • Allergies • Behavior • Caffeine • Cravings • Migraine • Obesity http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/philosophy/images/scientist.gif

  8. The Bottom Line • Chocolate can be part of a healthy diet • Not considered a health food • Enjoy…but in moderation http://www.ukhairdressers.com/carol/chocolate.jpg

  9. Cadbury • Began in 1824 in Birmingham, UK by John Cadbury • Cadbury operates in over 60 countries • Almost 200 years old • 35,000 direct and indirect suppliers • 45,000 employees

  10. Cadbury Brands • Creme egg • Dentyne Ice Gum • Clorets • Halls • Bubblicious • Trident Splash • Many more

  11. Interesting Facts About Cadbury • Roger Cadbury is the present chairman • Kraft attempted a hostile takeover • Cadbury products in the U.S. are manufactured and distributed under a franchise agreement by Hershey Chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania • 2012 Olympics • Website: www.cadbury.co.uk

  12. Sources American Dietetic Association. (2007). Cocoa and chocolate: Sweet news!. Béliveau, R., & Gingras, D. (2007). Foods to fight cancer. New York: DK Publishing. Chocolate Manufacturer’s Association. Chocolate Health. http://www.cadbury.co.uk/home/Pages/home.aspx Jacobsen, R. (2003) Chocolate unwrapped: The surprisinging health benefits of America’s favorite passion. Montpeilier: Invisible Cities Press. McCracken, J., Cimilluca, D., Brat, I. (2010, January 7). Cadbury, Hershey directors hold talks. The Wall Street Journal. p. B1. McGee, H. (2004). On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

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