Chocolate
The chocolate is processed food or drinks of
cocoa beans. Chocolate was first consumed by the inhabitants of ancient
Mesoamerica as a drink. Chocolate is generally given as gifts or gifts for the
holidays. With the form, style, and unique flavor, chocolate is often used as
an expression of gratitude, sympathy, or even attention as a statement of love.
Chocolate also has been one of the most popular flavors in the world, in
addition to the chocolate bar is most commonly consumed, chocolate also became
the material of hot and cold drinks.
There are positive impact of consuming
chocolate. Researchers at Glasgow University to measure the speed of blood flow
through the arteries in the brain, while the subject of research being consumed
chocolate. They found that chocolate has an effect on the levels of carbon
dioxide that affect the blood vessels, so that it can improve blood flow and
impact on brain cells. Professor Matthew Walters, who led the research, told
the Daily Mail, “normal amounts of chocolate consumption can unleash a flow of
blood. Our Data consistently show the direct effect of chocolate in the blood
vessels of the brain”, said Walters. Similarly, New research suggests that
consuming one chocolate bar, have a direct effect on the brain and can reduce
the risk of stroke. A recent study featured in the journal Neurology, shows how
cocoa affected blood vessels.
Chocolate contain with alkaloid like teobromin, fenetilamina, and anandamida which has physiological effect
for body. This raises the possibility that there is a direct effect of some
components of chocolate on blood vessels. However, processed chocolate also has
a content sugar and high fat, which can lead to obesity, which is a definite
risk factor for stroke.
Psychological effects that occur when enjoying
chocolate because the melting point of the cocoa fat is located slightly below
the normal temperature of the human body. If we eat a piece of chocolate, the
fat of the chocolate will melt in the mouth. The melting of cocoa fat raises
distinctive mellow taste in the mouth. The melting of chocolate in the mouth
increases brain activity and heart rate more powerful.
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