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Jewish World Review Feb. 13, 2008 / 7 Adar I 5768
Chocolate truths
By Gwen Schoen
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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about chocolate.
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
True or false?
Source: National Confectioners Association Answers: 1. True. 2. False. They are about the same. 3. False. In some people they can cause headaches but it is uncommon. 4. False. 5. True. 6. True. 7. False. 8. False. 9. True
1. A 1-ounce serving of chocolate contains about the same amount of caffeine found in one cup of decaffeinated coffee.
2. A chocolate bar is more likely to cause tooth decay than a slice of wheat bread.
3. Chocolate is a major cause of migraine headaches.
4. Cocoa butter, the primary fat in chocolate, causes high blood cholesterol.
5. Some types of cocoa powder and chocolate are rich sources of antioxidant compounds which may be beneficial to the heart and arteries.
6. A typical 1.5 ounce chocolate bar contains 15 percent of the daily value for riboflavin.
7. Most American consumers prefer dark chocolate to milk chocolate.
8. Americans eat more chocolate annually than people in Switzerland.
9. Chocolate and broccoli contain an enzyme that causes the brain to release endorphins. These endorphins give a person a feeling of euphoria.
