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Chocolate should not be consumed with exaggerated

03/28/2016

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Dainty excess can cause severe damage to health, including obesity

The long-awaited Easter Sunday arrived and as a result of the bridesmaids gifts, groomsmen, aunts, uncles, grandmothers and grandfathers, the home of those who have small children should be packed with chocolate. The question is how to convince small that the candy is good, but overkill can do much harm to the health of those who consume indiscriminately chocolate.

 It's what alert the cardiologist Everton Dombeck, the Costantini Cardiac Hospital in Curitiba. "Ingested Chocolate rampant is harmful. Therefore, the balance is still the key word, "says the doctor.

In the long term, and contribute to obesity, the product can also contribute in raising the rate of cholesterol and triglycerides, risk factors that bring problems to the heart due to fatty deposits in the arteries.

According to the professional, even though some research indicates chocolate as beneficial to health, it is important to be aware that studies should not be interpreted as a green light to the duty chocoholics. "Even if the chocolate has beneficial properties, its unrestricted use can cause serious damage in the future," he says.

The cardiologist also is a warning about the diet versions. "What else do we see in practice is the patient think that just because it's sugar-free can be taken at will," he says.

Although not sugary, the chocolate diet have, in most cases, more than the traditional fat. The recommendation also applies to the bitter, that despite having antioxidant properties, has high fat content.

Another issue to be considered in relation to chocolate is calorie amount sweet. A survey released by the Ministry of Health reveals that the Brazilian index overweight is still growing in the country - more than half of the population is in this category (52.5%) and of these, 17.9% are obese.

CHESTNUT "IMPROVE" SWEET

For people who are concerned about the health and aesthetics, or wish to maintain an adequate eating pattern, but do not give up delicacy, nutritionist and director of the Nutrition Department of the São Paulo State Society of Cardiology (SOCESP) Cybele Gonsalves, gives a simple tip, but effective.

Nutritionist warns that because of the high calorie, chocolate consumption should be done in moderation, no more than 30g a day. "When consumed consciously, chocolate can be an ally to health, especially heart - he says.

Cibele explains that the calorific value of the types of chocolate ranges from 400 to 500 calories per 100 grams, with the bitter most suitable for consumption, because larger amount of cocoa in its composition as compared to white chocolate, which is almost exclusively fat and sugar, and the use of (excess) harmful to health.

"The eggs classified as bitter or bittersweet present between 50% and 70% cocoa in its composition, respectively. The cocoa has flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory action, antioxidant and cardioprotective. They also help in reducing blood pressure, the sugar levels in the blood and bad cholesterol. "

The nutritionist points out that when added to Easter eggs, nuts such as hazelnuts, cashews and almonds, although higher calorie, the products become more healthy from a nutritional point of view, because the oil, have unsaturated fats that are cardioprotective, or beneficial to the heart. She also stresses that it is important to note the truffled and stuffed versions that leave the most caloric eggs without an added nutritional benefit, such as the increase in oil.

TIPS TO KEEP HEALTHY CONSUMER CHOCOLATE

- To maintain a balanced diet, eating chocolate, avoid the consumption of other fatty foods, such as: fried foods and fatty meats

- Include in the meals, fruits and vegetables

- Open an Easter egg at a time, dividing it into small pieces, limiting daily consumption

- Avoid exaggeration

- Do not let all your eggs in sight, avoiding the temptation to try out all at once

- Chocolate should be consumed in balance

- Ingested in excess, the product can contribute to the increase of cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose and weight gain

 

Source: Well Paraná

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