I am a chocolate feen. I eat out of a jar of Nutella - yes, I'm that disgusting. Remember that acne commercial back in middle school that pretty much linked chocolate to bad skin?
Some people say I eat too many chocolate bars or that I don't wash my face... But that didn't scare me, I still ate chocolate anyway. I love chocolate and it's about time I shed light on the real deal behind chocolate and the skin.
I saw a book today and the title was: Why Red Wine and Chocolate Will Cure Your Heart. Okay, I got the
red wine part down, now let's see the benefits of chocolate.
The good news: There is no evidence that chocolate triggers blemishes.
Cocoa actually
contains more antioxidants per cup than red wine or green tea and if you really want to head down to the healthy route with chocolate, eat them dark. Dark chocolate
protects the skin from UV light and therefore,
fights aging.
It also has a
protective effect on the cardiovascular system and helps your body recover after a hard workout. In a recent study,
people who drank chocolate milk between workouts scored better on fatigue and endurance tests than those who had sports drinks.
The antioxidants in cocoa are known as flavanols, which increase blood flow and
prevent cell damage and inflammation.
What does seem to cause acne are
diets heavy in high-glycemic foods—including highly refined carbs like white bread, pasta and potatoes, as well as sweets like doughnuts and jelly beans.
So eat up, my chocolate feens, but skip the bread.
