Not only allergies: what is the danger of chocolate with nuts
'06.04.2021'
Source: Clever
There are few people in the world who do not like chocolate. Even rarer are people who refuse to taste chocolate slices with nuts. Scientific articles are written about this product, mentioning its benefits for brain activity and blood pressure levels. However, few voiced facts indicating a health risk from flavored chocolate with almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts.
Toxic Chocolate in Action
Based on numerous studies by The American Public Health Association, heavy metals are found in many plant-based products, writes Clever. And the highest concentration of mercury and lead is observed in chocolate and nuts. On this all the troubles of the popular goodies do not end there. After all, chocolate with nuts poses a considerable threat to people who are overweight - its calorie content just rolls over. The most dangerous in this case is chocolate bar with hazelnuts - its nutritional value is the highest. In turn, the product of cocoa beans and peanuts is the lowest calorie. The middle position in the calorie list is chocolate with almonds.
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Choosing chocolate with nuts, you can not be guided only by taste preferences. The American Public Health Association claims that not all plant-based chocolate bar fillers are equally beneficial. It’s worth starting with the most harmless nut - sweet almonds. It is used for confectionery purposes. And it is he who promises an excessive amount of sweet tooth attack of an allergy. However, chocolate manufacturers cannot boast a generous concentration of almonds in their products.
The second on the list is hazelnuts. In terms of health hazards, this nut was ahead of almonds not only because of its higher calorie content. This product is also included in the group of strong allergens. In principle, it can not be used by people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, so as not to provoke a fatal exacerbation of the disease. Plus, this hazelnut can cause spasms of blood vessels and, accordingly, a severe headache.
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Top is appetizing and dangerous peanuts. This bean is one of the main causes of food allergies among children and adults, due to the nuances of its growth. Being in the process of ripening underground, peanuts accumulate mycotoxins and mold. Also, this plant is included in the list of products that are subject to the most powerful toxic treatment using toxins. Peanuts also contain an excess of Omega-6 fats, which make digestion difficult. From the above facts, we can conclude: choosing a bar of chocolate on a store shelf, it is better to go past the product with peanut beans.
