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CHOCOLATE MYTHS vs. FACTS
Is eating dark chocolate good for you?
Yes – 1.6 ounces of dark chocolate is good for you. This does not. . .(Read More)
Can chocolate cause acne?
No – Acne is caused by puberty and dirty skin. Some adult . . .(Read More)
Is eating chocolate good for your heart?
Yes – just like drinking a glass of red wine a day, dark chocolate can . . . (Read More)
Do you have to store chocolate in the fridge?
No – milk chocolate starts melting at 78 degrees. Dark chocolate . . . (Read More)
Can chocolate cure a cough?
Possibly - researchers at the National Heart and Lung Institute . . . (Read More)
What's the history of Chocolate?
The word "chocolate" comes from the Aztecs of Mexico, and . . . (Read More)
Was chocolate first drunk or eaten?
Native to lowland, tropical South America, cacao has been . . . (Read More)
What types of chocolate exist?
Several types of chocolate can be distinguished. Pure . . . (Read More)
Disclaimer – all facts (myths) were taken from resources listed below. Visit these sites for additional information. (top)
RESOURCES
- A Dark Chocolate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away, Daily Dark Chocolate Good for the Heart, Loaded With Flavonoids - Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News / 20040601
- Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne! - Richard Thomas, MD
- Chocolate is good for your heart - but only if it's dark - Steve Connor Science Editor
- THE SPECTRUM - Dean Ornish M.D. - Chocolate to Live For!
- Chocolate and Coughs - Alan Greene, MD, FAAP - WebMD Expert Commentary from DrGreene.com
- Wikipedia's description of chocolate