Chocolate day, curse for the loved ones

Chocolates:

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About Chocolate day 

Chocolate day is one of the days celebrated in Valentine’s week. Chocolate day is celebrated on February 9, after Rose and Propose day. Chocolate day is followed by Teddy Day, Kiss Day, Promise Day, and Valentine’s day. People across the world celebrate togetherness and love in valentine’s week in honor of Saint Valentine from February 7 to February 14. Like all other days in valentine’s week, chocolate day has its significance and is all about exchanging chocolates.

The whole Valentine’s week is just another marketing manipulation by the giant company mafias. In enjoying these days we forget that it can be harmful to us and our significant other. Chocolate in a significant amount is good for health,  but overconsumption of chocolate is very deteriorating for the body. Let’s talk about how chocolates affect our bodies both positively and negatively. 

The seeds of the cacao tree have an intense bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor. After fermentation, the seeds are dried, cleaned, and roasted. The shell is removed to produce cocoa nibs, which are then ground to cocoa mass, unadulterated chocolate in rough form. Once the cocoa mass is liquefied by heating, it is called chocolate liquor.

Health benefits of chocolates 

• Lowering cholesterol levels – According to a study, consumption of chocolate can help reduce bad cholesterol, reduce low-density lipoprotein.
• Prevents cognitive decline – two cups of hot chocolate keeps the brain healthy and reduces memory decline.
• Stroke – chocolates reduce the chances of having a stroke. 
• Heart disease – chocolates reduce the risk of developing heart diseases by one-third.
• Improve in athletic performances – dark chocolates enhance the release of nitric oxide in the body because of which less oxygen is needed by the body.

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Quick facts on chocolate 

• Diabetes, Coronary heart disease, and hypertension have been associated with chocolate consumption for a long time.
• Chocolate contains a large number of calories.
• Chocolate has high amounts of antioxidants.
• Chocolates reduce cholesterol levels and prevent memory decline.

The negative effect of chocolate 

• High saturated fat content – chocolates have a high content of saturated fats in them, saturated fats increase the risk of heart diseases and increase bad cholesterol. 
• Low minerals and vitamin values – chocolate is not a good source of vitamin minerals or even calcium and has lesser iron components.
• High sugar content – chocolate with high-fat content has high sugar content which leads to obesity and diabetes issues and increases the risk of heart diseases.
• High-calorie content – chocolate is a high-calorie dense food. The amount of calories in chocolate is higher than in many other snack foods. The high calories lead to obesity.
• Toxic elements – according to a report, processed chocolates and even raw cocoa have unsafe amounts of nickel and cadmium, these metals accumulate in the body and can cause permanent damage to the body.

Chocolate day is the day we celebrate with our loved ones, share love and togetherness. It is celebrated on the seventh of February. Chocolate day is part of Valentine’s week. Though the chocolate day is celebrated for sharing love with our loved ones we are not only sharing love but some diseases too. Excessive consumption of chocolate is dangerous for our body and provides a lot of health issues such as obesity, heart diseases, high cholesterol, high diabetes, and many more. So as we celebrate the chocolate day this year make sure that you eat chocolates in a moderate amount and tell your significant other to do the same. 

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By Sanket Sawant

03/02/2022