Do You Like Chocolate?
By villageanne
@villageanne (8553)
United States
February 24, 2008 6:19pm CST
I have to admit, I think that I am the only female on the face of the earth that does not crave chocolate. Both my daughters crave it all the time. They are so addicted to chocolate.
Chocolate is made from the beans of the cocoa tree. I find it interesting that chocolate was first developed as a food in South America, where it was primarily consumed as a bitter beverage. Cocoa was not combined with sugar until the Spaniards brought chocolate back to Europe. The Latin name of the plant is Theobroma cocoa . "Theobroma" means food of the gods. Because of this, one of the stimulant substances in chocolate is named theobromine; this caffeine-related substance does not contain the element bromine.
Chocolate is rich in antioxidants. In tests done, results appeared to indicate that the dark chocolate produced improvements in blood pressure. Chocolate also has shown some promise for improving cholesterol profile .
So Maybe I should be craving chocolate like the rest of the world. It sounds like it has some promising health benefits.
Do you crave chocolate?
What is your favorite kind of chocolate?
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19 responses
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
26 Feb 08
I am addicted to dark chocolate. I don't eat it as often as I would like that is for sure.
But you better keep it a secret that you do not crave chocolate...they will take away your card to the girl club.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Oh Deb, Please don't let them take away my privileges! I want to keep my girls club card. Please. LOL
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Hey, Villageanne, I would vote for you to keep your card, but you know, they have their rules!
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I like chocolate sometimes but not like I did when I was younger. I really like chocolate with peanut butter blended together with vanilla ice cream. My favorite kind of chocolate is milk chocolate andmy favorite kind of candy bar is Reeses Cup.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
25 Feb 08
It does seem like teens eat a lot of chocolate doesn't it?
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
26 Feb 08
Yes. My daughter eats alot of chocolate. She really doesn't eat as much as she used to, but she still eats quite a bit of it.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
25 Feb 08
yes I go through periods where I need my chocolate and then I go off of it.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I have never really been a chocolate eater. I mean I can eat it but not very much of it. However, I do enjoy hot chocolate.
@j27366 (293)
• Philippines
25 Feb 08
i love chocolates. i just hope i won't be diabetic so i can continue to enjoy them. any type of chocolates is fine with me as long as it's really made of real chocolate (because there are some who are actually more on sugar and low quality cocoa).
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I have a friend who is a diabetic and she still eats some chocolate not much though.
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
25 Feb 08
The only chocolate I like is white chocolate and even at that I sure don't crave it. Thsnk Goodness because I don't need extra pounds. I am not big on anything sweet, I like a salty snack by far.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I stand corrected. I guess there are two of us who do not crave chocolate. LOL
@GourdBreaker (490)
• Philippines
25 Feb 08
yeah, i like chocolates! but not all chocolates. i only choose those which have crispies in them. and i don't like chocolates that are too sweet. but i don't eat chocolates too much because i usually end up with tonsilitis when eating too much sweets.
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@superbren (856)
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25 Feb 08
I have only recently conquered my addiction to chocolate. Not sure how i did it but i no longer crave it.I had a few sessions of acupuncture for my insatiable appetite for chocolate and other calorie laden foods and i am almost sure that is what helped me.I am not eating half as much junk.Actually i am eating no junk at all and i have lost a half a stone in weight.Thank you to my acupuncturist.
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@buttons101 (325)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I love Chocolate.. It was my best friend...and my best friend was kiling because I couldnt control my eating it.. I was gaining so much weight.. But since I have been dieting since last July I havent really had any cravings for it..I can buy it for my hubby and I tell him to hide it.. and I dont go looking for it, like I used to..
@preve1984 (610)
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25 Feb 08
I like very white, but I eat of all types. At least once a day I must eating a small piece.. I am happy!!! I define me an chocolate dependant!
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@vicky30 (4766)
• India
25 Feb 08
yes i crave for chocolate.my favorite chocolate is from cadbury's.Nutties and temptations are my favorite chocolate.Nutties has a taste you can't describe.temptation is a milk chocolate loaded with nuts and raisins.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Feb 08
omg! chocolate is my favorite since i am a kid...until still i am addicted to it...i don't know if will trigger any illnesses inside me...they said that too much chocolate is a tendency to become a diabetics person...is it really through because i can't resist myself away from chocolate...
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
25 Feb 08
Oh yes, I do love my chocolate. I'm not picky, I like just about anything chocolate.
I'm trying to limit myself with sweets, so I buy a bag of Hershey Kisses and put them in the fridge, then just eat one or two at a time.
That doesn't help much if I open the fridge a dozen times a day, though, does it?
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
25 Feb 08
LOL My oldest daughter keeps her stash of chocolate hid from her kids. LOL She cant keep it in the fridge as the toddlers eat it all. LOL
@awonderfullife (2893)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I absolutely crave chocolate at certain times of the month. I know dark chocolate is healthier and my hubby eats it. I prefer Dove Milk chocolate. Mmmmmmm..it just melts in your mouth!
@gandatwo (602)
• Australia
25 Feb 08
No not usually,I do have my moments when "Must have chocolate" attacks..lol..however I find simply listening to my body,then keeping balance in the craving..that's the hard part... serves me well.
Also makes all my little endorphines happy!
Thanks for the sharing, great information.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
25 Feb 08
Actually I don't crave chocolate either. Yes I may indulge in some now and then but I don't crave for it everyday. My brother in law does though, he eats a big bar of candy a day - I'm surprised he hasn't got diabetes yet!
I usually like the nuts and chews sees candy the most.
@miamilady (4910)
• United States
25 Feb 08
I don't like chocolate.
I LOVE chocolate.
I like just about any kind.
I am only disappointed if it is not very rich.
I like milk chocolate and I like dark chocolate.
I like semi-sweet chocolate also.
I've never tried unsweetened chocolate.
