The myths and the facts of chocolateBY: NAYETA LEVI SYAHDANA

Outline

• The myth of chocolate

• The facts of chocolate

• How to choose the healthy chocolate

Do you like chocolate ?

Why people like chocolate?Chocolate or also known as "food of the gods” has

a special smell, texture, and unique color which makes

many people from all age loves chocolate.

The myth of chocolate

• Unfortunately, some people avoid eating

chocolate, especially women because of

many myths in society. Chocolate has

many disadvantages, but is it true?

1. Chocolate can cause obesity

Chocolate contains of epicatechin, which is proven

to increase mitochondria (mitochondria’s function is to

burn calories), and epicatechin also beneficial for

weight loss

3. Chocolate can cause acne

• the main factors which cause acne are dust

and pollution. Do not be afraid to eat

chocolate, because food is not the main

factors which cause acne.

2. All brands of chocolate can be healthy

chocolate "branded" which is cheap or very cheap

Chocolate brand which quite expensive

4. Chocolate makes toothache and tooth decay

Theobromine in chocolate can prevent

tooth decay by eliminating streptococcus

mutants bacteria, which damages teeth and

contained in the oral cavity.

The facts of chocolate

• 1. chocolate can prevent cancer

Flavonoids can protect cells from damage by

free radical which causes cancer.

2. Chocolate for healthy brain function and helps to concentrate

• . Chocolate contains many substances such

as theobromine, phenethylamine, and

caffeine, which can increase the level of

awareness and ability to concentrate.

3. chocolate can make woman more beautiful

•Chocolate can reduce wrinkles and protect

the skin from sunburn because chocolate

contains of catechins.Chocolate can also slow

aging, flavanols in chocolate able to enhance

the skin's beauty.

4. chocolate repairs mood

Endorphins in chocolate can

reduce stress and improve mood.

And chocolate also contains

phenythylamine that can lead to

feeling happy and comfortable.

How to choose the healthy chocolate?

Tips to choose the healthy chocolate :

1. Choose the dark chocolate which contains

more cocoa and more antioxidant.

2. Avoid chocolates high in sugar ,The First

Ingredient Should Be Cocoa Butter not

sugar.

3. do not choose a chocolate that's cheap or

even very cheap

CONCLUSION

•So, chocolate myth is really different with

it is facts. Don’t worry to eat chocolate,

because chocolate has so many

advantages. But don’t eat chocolate too

much because everything which too much

will give bad result.

Thank you for watching my presentation