Thursday 29 March 2007

Chocolate lovers

Chocoholism is an addiction to chocolate and like other addictions, it can affect your health, although recent research seems to suggest that in moderation it can be beneficial. Unlike other addictions, it is not recognised as such, if you are depressed or "down", you are more likely to suffer from chocoholism.
Chocolate stimulates the "pleasure pathways" of the brain, hence it is believed to be an aphrodisiac. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, and boosts energy level At least 20% of the British populace suffers from chocoholism. £4 billion is spent each year on chocolate in Britain alone, about 75% of which is consumed by women and children. On average, each Briton eats around upto 17kg (upto 15lb) of chocolate per year and Low fat chocolate is becoming more popular.