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obroma cacao = *food of the gods*
six7s Started conversation Jun 12, 2002
Hi Incognitas!
I can understand why you have *such a yen for 
* and suggest you do go buy some!
And it won't be a shame, even if you have lost 40 pounds (congrats! 
)
Check this lot out...
http://www.thehealingalternative.com/article1061.html contains vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, as well as potassium, sodium, iron, and fluorine.
Harvard researchers tracked nearly 8,000 males, with an average age of 65. Those men who enjoyed and candy lived almost a year longer than those who did not. contains the same antioxidant chemicals as wine ... phenols can help prevent atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease.
http://www.medscicommunications.com/just_for_fun.htm#benefits contains a number of other substances in small, but effective, quantities:
carbohydrates
fats
vegetable proteins
large quantities of potassium and magnesium,
some calcium and sodium,
vitamins A1, B1, B2, D, and E.
Theobromine
stimulates the central nervous system,
facilitates muscular exertion,
acts as a diuretic
and appetite stimulant.
Caffeine
increases resistance to fatigue,
intellectual activity, and watchfulness.
An average size bar contains approx 6 mg of caffeine,
compared to 100-150 mg in a cup of coffee.
Phenylethylamine,
the chemical released in our bodies when we fall in love
chemically similar to amphetamines
a psycho-stimulant.
Tryptophan,
an essential amino acid that increases the production of serotonin,
anti-depressant
natural stress-reducer.
Endorphins,
natural opiates that are released by the brain in increased amounts when eating , thereby elevating one's mood and reducing pain.
Catechins,
antioxidants that may help protect the body against
cardiovascular disease
and possibly cancer,
Anandamide,
mimics the effects of marijuana by acting on the same brain receptors, resulting in a very mild "high".
Plus, has two ingredients that inhibit the natural breakdown of anandamide and hence may prolong the feeling of well-being.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/choc_7.html
Eating neither causes nor aggravates acne.
There are indications that the cocoa butter in the coats the teeth and may help protect them by preventing plaque from forming.
Good news or what?!?!
I think the trick is to eat low fat
six7's 
obroma cacao = *food of the gods*
Still Incognitas, Still Chairthingy, Still lurking, Still invisible, unnoticeable, missable, unseen, just haunting h2g2 Posted Jun 12, 2002
I've given in and bought some Thortons continentals.I'm trying not to succumb to them at the moment but waiting until AFTER weighing tomorrow.It's gonna kill me!!
Love Incog.
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