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The Health benefits of chocolate. By Andrea Hansen Informative Speech- CM111. Purpose. To inform you about the health benefits of chocolate To explain components of chocolate and their direct benefits Lowers Cholesterol Lowers Blood Pressure Lowers Risk of Heart Failure and Heart Disease.
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The Health benefits of chocolate By Andrea Hansen Informative Speech- CM111
Purpose • To inform you about the health benefits of chocolate • To explain components of chocolate and their direct benefits • Lowers Cholesterol • Lowers Blood Pressure • Lowers Risk of Heart Failure and Heart Disease
Chocolate Types • Are all types of chocolate healthy? • Unprocessed Cocoa- considered high in flavonals • Strong, pungent taste • Cocoa Powder • Dark Chocolate • Cocoa is the prime component in chocolate that makes chocolate healthy for you • “Cocoa improves blood flow, makes blood platelets less sticky which helps prevent blood clotting, and lowers LDL levels” (www. lookgreat-loseweight-savemoney.com).
Components of Chocolate • Contains Flavonoids • “Naturally-occurring compounds found in plant-based foods that offer certain health benefits” (“Cleveland Clinic,” 2010). • Part of the polyphenol group • Flavonols • Type of flavonoid found in cocoa and chocolate • Have antioxidant qualities • (“Cleveland Clinic,” 2010). • The more processed the chocolate, the less flavonals present. • (“Cleveland Clinic,” 2010).
Components of Chocolate • Antioxidants • Help cells resist damage caused by free radicals • Cigarette smoke and other toxins • (“Cleveland Clinic,” 2010). • Oleic Acid • Heart-healthy monosaturated fat also found in olive oil • Stearic Acid and Palmitic Acid • Forms of saturated fat that have a neutral effect on cholesterol, unlike normal saturated fats • (“Cleveland Clinic,” 2010).
Cholesterol • LDL- The Bad Cholesterol • “LDL slowly builds up in artery walls, causing a thick plaque that can narrow arteries, restrict blood flow, and lead to blood clots” (Ellis, 2009). • Directly impacts chance of heart failure • HDL- The Good Cholesterol • High levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack • Low levels increase the risk of heart disease
Cholesterol • Antioxidants • Studies have shown that “increasing foods which are rich in antioxidants within your diet will help you at lowering cholesterol naturally” (Hare, 2008). • i.e. chocolate
Blood Pressure • Research shows that people whose average daily chocolate intake is at least 7.5 grams per day have lower blood pressure. • (Dye, 2010). • High blood pressure directly impacts chance of heart failure.
Heart Failure • Heart failure Contributors • High LDL cholesterol • High blood pressure • People whose average daily chocolate intake is 7.5 grams or above are at a lower risk for heart failure. • (Dye, 2010).
Conclusion • Forms of chocolate that contain health benefits include unprocessed cocoa, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. • The more processed chocolate is the less healthy it is. • The cocoa in chocolate contains components that lessen cholesterol, blood pressure, and therefore, lower chance of heart failure. • Healthy components include flavonals, antioxidants, and oleic acid. • Lowering LDL, the bad cholesterol, and lowering blood pressure directly helps lower the chance of heart failure. • Chocolate is healthy for you in moderation
WARNING Chocolate should only be eaten in moderation! • “Don’t ingest pounds of the stuff because the sugar and fat may kill you” • (Gardner, 2007).
References Dye, D. (June 2010). Eating more chocolate associated with fewer cardiovascular events. Life Extension, p.NA. Retrieved September 01, 2010, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com.proxy.msbcollege.edu/gtx/start.do?prodId=AONE&userGroupName=mnapcl Ellis, M. High Levels of Cholesterol Contribute to Heart Failure. (November 2007). Health News Website. Retrieved on September 1, 2010: http://www.healthnews.com/disease-illness/high-levels-of-cholesterol-contribute-to-heart-failure-3903.html Gardner, A. Dark Chocolate Helps Keep Blood-Clotting Dangers at Bay. (November 2007). MSN Health and Fitness Website. Retrieved on August 31, 2010: http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100148722
References Hare, S. (2008, January 20). Lowering Cholesterol Naturally with Antioxidants. [Blog message]. Retrieved from: http://neutralizer.blogspot.com/2008/01/lowering-cholesterol-naturally-with.html Heart-Health Benefits of Chocolate Unveiled. (2010). Cleveland Clinic Website. Retrieved on September 1, 2010 from: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/nutrition/chocolate.aspx What Makes Chocolate Healthy Anyway? (n.d.). Retrieved on August 31, 2010 from Look Great-Lose Weight-Save Money Website: http://www.lookgreat-loseweight-savemoney.com/chocolate-healthy.html
References Cover Image http://www.personalcheftoronto.ca/menus/chocolate-fountain Cholesterol Diagram http://www.healthnews.com/disease-illness/high-levels-of-cholesterol-contribute-to-heart-failure-3903.html Blood Pressure Image https://health.google.com/health/ref/Hypertension Heart Diagram http://www.h4heart.com/h4heart/articledisplay.aspx?articlesubdetailid=COTH_CDOTH_CAD Lady Eating Chocolate Image http://www.newsandreviews.in/index.php/KnowNow/?title=eat-chocolate-improve-your-maths&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
