Chocolate and health

Valentine's Day chocolates to the lover is a sweet thing. But the mention of chocolate, a lot of people are Youaiyoupa, love its unique taste, always give people the enjoyment of the palate; be afraid of it affects health, think chocolate and obesity, diabetes, tooth decay are inextricably contact.
Chocolate Museum in Paris held an exhibition on the efficacy of chocolate, trying to analyze its components, but also chocolate to "clean."
Many people as the chocolate is synonymous with high-calorie, that will lead to obesity. In fact, although the high fat content of chocolate, but the main ingredient of cocoa butter is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, moderate consumption on health. In addition, the large number of experiments also showed that cocoa butter does not increase blood cholesterol levels.
Many people believe that regular consumption of chocolate cause tooth decay. The fact is, cocoa contains tannin, quality and calcium fluoride, these three substances are involved in the protection of dental work.
In fact, the amount of the benefits of eating lots of chocolate. For example, can increase blood platelet aggregation effects of flavonoids, the heart. Chocolate is rich in flavonols polyphenol antioxidants, not only aging, but also the prevention of cancer, arteriosclerosis, arthritis and other diseases. In addition, the chocolate phenylethylamine and theobromine, can make people feel joy, to eliminate oppression.
Although chocolate has so many health benefits, so that people can not eat chocolate indulgence, into errors. Experts suggest eating two pieces a day is appropriate.
It is noteworthy that, should a pet to eat chocolate, because theobromine and caffeine which will make pet poisoning, cause vomiting, increased urination, excessive excitement, trembling, shortness of breath, weakness and seizures, even death