Brown sugar is useful for minerals, and bitter chocolate protects against heart diseases.
New Year's holidays, and in general winter - a time when people often indulge in sweet things. Meanwhile, at all times there have been many myths on this topic.
Myth 1. Sugar - a cure for depression
Not for long. A glass of water with three tablespoons of sugar can really give an antidepressant effect, but only for a short time - no more than half an hour. Then comes the reverse process. This is due to the fact that sugar reduces the body's stores of vitamin B1, which supports the vigor of the brain. The less this vitamin, the greater the likelihood of drowsiness, neurasthenia, depression, rapid fatigue, muscle weakness.
Myth 2. There is nothing useful in sugar
As for pure white sugar, then yes. Like all refined products. But his brown fellow contains minerals (potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, iron), vegetable fibers, which are useful for health.
Myth 3. There is a lot of caffeine in chocolate
In fact, in one tile of chocolate caffeine contains only some 30 mg. But in a cup of coffee - as much as 180 mg, and in tea, and even more. So, in order to achieve the same invigorating effect, as from a cup of coffee, you need to break at least 6 chocolate bars.
Myth 4. Sweet - the most high-calorie part of food
No. The most high-calorie part of the diet is fat. When the digestion of 1 g of carbohydrates is formed 4 calories, and from 1 g of fats - as much as 9, and even with a tail! Therefore, if you set a goal to lose weight, first of all, limit your diet to fats.