100 Grams Of Chocolate a Day Keeps The Cancer Away

~~PROD1GY~~ · 02-26-2006, 02:17 AM

Top Antioxidant Foods (ORAC units per 100 grams)

Dark Chocolate.....................13,120
Milk Chocolate......................6,740
Prunes................................5,770
Pomegranate Juice................4,000
Raisins................................2,830
Blueberries...........................2,400
Blackberries..........................2,036
Xango Juice(mangosteen).......1,840
Kale....................................1,770
Noni....................................1,710
Strawberries.........................1,540
Goji Juice (wolfberry).............1,350
Spinach...............................1,260
Raspberries...........................1,220
Brussels Sprouts....................980
Plums...................................949
Alfalfa sprouts.......................930
Broccoli florets.......................890
Beets...................................840
Green Tea.............................800
Oranges................................750
Red Grapes............................739
Red bell pepper.......................710
Cherries.................................670
Onion....................................450
Corn....................................400
Eggplant...............................390
Source: United States Department of Agriculture and the Journal of the American Chemical Society

Isn't chocolate a “junk food”?

Chocolate is the Number 1 craved food in the United States – have you ever wondered why? It's not the sugar and fat and corn syrup and artificial ingredients that have been added to chocolate in recent years (giving chocolate it's undeserved reputation as a junk food). The reason we crave chocolate is because of the naturally occurring compounds such biogenic amines (phenylethylamine and tyramine), polyphenols, theobromine, and other natural compounds that deliver the “feel good” nature of chocolate. Chocolate is most certainly NOT junk food – in fact, for centuries, chocolate was used as medicine by the Ancient people of Central and South America – the Inca, Mayan, and Aztec cultures referred to chocolate as the “Food of the Gods” and used it to boost mood, energy, stamina, and strength.
src: http://www.supplementwatch.com/supli...templateId=100

I hope MuscleTech doesnt read this, "Chocoakic"..
Pretty wierd how much stronger chocolate is!
I am definatly going to eat it when I bulk, now I need to find a lean source and how much 100 grams is, thought 50g should be more then enough.

I think Chocolate is actually really good, with the Chocomine stuff, now all the brain chemicals and its amazing anti-oxidant abilities.

In addition, Designer Supps is releasing an anti-oxidant formula that has 5,600 ORAC per serving, 30 servings for 20 bucks about, and contains more then enough anti-oxidants, so I think Chocolate is actually great! Not too good for post workout.

Does anyone know the ORAC units in ALA, Green Tea powder, and etc?
Who eats real food these days? :boink:

**skelooth** · 02-26-2006, 02:26 AM

i'd rather just double up on broccoli personally :eat:

~~PROD1GY~~ · 02-26-2006, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

i'd rather just double up on broccoli personally :eat:

I hate it

**skelooth** · 02-26-2006, 02:53 AM

have you ever tasted unsweetened dark chocolate?? If not, I'll give you a hint to it's flavor: It's so putridley bitter I nibble on it as an appetite suppressant while cutting.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 02-26-2006, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

have you ever tasted unsweetened dark chocolate?? If not, I'll give you a hint to it's flavor: It's so putridley bitter I nibble on it as an appetite suppressant while cutting.

Who said unsweetened? lol
Yeah, I know what you mean on the appetite, a optimum scoop of whey kills my appetite lol
I need some good tasty protein.

**DarkFalcon** · 02-26-2006, 08:06 AM

Hmm..I knew pure dark chocolate was a good antioxidant but I didn't know it was THAT good. Better hide this info from the ladies here.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 02-26-2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Hmm..I knew pure dark chocolate was a good antioxidant but I didn't know it was THAT good. Better hide this info from the ladies here.

30g of this stuff is enought for a daily anti-oxidant thing

dnyc99 · 02-26-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROD1GY

30g of this stuff is enought for a daily anti-oxidant thing

Awww is that it?!! :o

HAYWOOD JABLOME · 03-09-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

have you ever tasted unsweetened dark chocolate?? If not, I'll give you a hint to it's flavor: It's so putridley bitter I nibble on it as an appetite suppressant while cutting.

ya, the dark chocolate that is high in anti-ox's should be very high in cocoa and doesnt taste nearly as good as the goodness that's sold in stores.

Nice avatar btw, Prod1gy

HAYWOOD JABLOME · 03-09-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROD1GY

[center][b] The reason we crave chocolate is because of the naturally occurring compounds such biogenic amines (phenylethylamine and tyramine), polyphenols, theobromine, and other natural compounds that deliver the “feel good” nature of chocolate. Chocolate is most certainly NOT junk food – :

not too sure of the validity of this statement. I think a lot of poeple will use it as an excuse to eat a snickers everyday and think that they're eating healthy.
The really dark chocolate high in cocoa isnt all that tasty.

Lift · 03-09-2006, 09:04 PM

Dark chocolate thats high in cocoa tastes *disgusting*

BLEND IT and serve in a protein shake...EDIT: if u successfully blend it then GJ

dnyc99 · 03-09-2006, 09:51 PM

This one tastes pretty good actually... Lindt 70% cocoa.

They have ones at 85%, 99% cocoa too...

I think those would taste pretty bitter...probably good for baking tho.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-10-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAYWOOD JABLOME

The really dark chocolate high in cocoa isnt all that tasty.

Cap it pussy! lol jk

Dudeman · 03-10-2006, 07:42 PM

i like dark chocolate, but then again i drink coffee black too. for some reason i like bitter things. this is cool info though, good thread.

02-26-2006, 02:17 AM	#1
~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	100 Grams Of Chocolate a Day Keeps The Cancer Away Top Antioxidant Foods (ORAC units per 100 grams) Dark Chocolate.....................13,120 Milk Chocolate......................6,740 Prunes................................5,770 Pomegranate Juice................4,000 Raisins................................2,830 Blueberries...........................2,400 Blackberries..........................2,036 Xango Juice(mangosteen).......1,840 Kale....................................1,770 Noni....................................1,710 Strawberries.........................1,540 Goji Juice (wolfberry).............1,350 Spinach...............................1,260 Raspberries...........................1,220 Brussels Sprouts....................980 Plums...................................949 Alfalfa sprouts.......................930 Broccoli florets.......................890 Beets...................................840 Green Tea.............................800 Oranges................................750 Red Grapes............................739 Red bell pepper.......................710 Cherries.................................670 Onion....................................450 Corn....................................400 Eggplant...............................390 Source: United States Department of Agriculture and the Journal of the American Chemical Society Isn't chocolate a “junk food”? Chocolate is the Number 1 craved food in the United States – have you ever wondered why? It's not the sugar and fat and corn syrup and artificial ingredients that have been added to chocolate in recent years (giving chocolate it's undeserved reputation as a junk food). The reason we crave chocolate is because of the naturally occurring compounds such biogenic amines (phenylethylamine and tyramine), polyphenols, theobromine, and other natural compounds that deliver the “feel good” nature of chocolate. Chocolate is most certainly NOT junk food – in fact, for centuries, chocolate was used as medicine by the Ancient people of Central and South America – the Inca, Mayan, and Aztec cultures referred to chocolate as the “Food of the Gods” and used it to boost mood, energy, stamina, and strength. src: http://www.supplementwatch.com/supli...templateId=100 I hope MuscleTech doesnt read this, "Chocoakic".. Pretty wierd how much stronger chocolate is! I am definatly going to eat it when I bulk, now I need to find a lean source and how much 100 grams is, thought 50g should be more then enough. I think Chocolate is actually really good, with the Chocomine stuff, now all the brain chemicals and its amazing anti-oxidant abilities. In addition, Designer Supps is releasing an anti-oxidant formula that has 5,600 ORAC per serving, 30 servings for 20 bucks about, and contains more then enough anti-oxidants, so I think Chocolate is actually great! Not too good for post workout. Does anyone know the ORAC units in ALA, Green Tea powder, and etc? Who eats real food these days? :boink:

02-26-2006, 02:26 AM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	i'd rather just double up on broccoli personally :eat: __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

02-26-2006, 02:53 AM	#4
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	have you ever tasted unsweetened dark chocolate?? If not, I'll give you a hint to it's flavor: It's so putridley bitter I nibble on it as an appetite suppressant while cutting. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

03-09-2006, 09:04 PM	#11
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Dark chocolate thats high in cocoa tastes disgusting BLEND IT and serve in a protein shake...EDIT: if u successfully blend it then GJ __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

03-10-2006, 07:42 PM	#14
Dudeman Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GA Posts: 39 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	i like dark chocolate, but then again i drink coffee black too. for some reason i like bitter things. this is cool info though, good thread. __________________ :born:

02-26-2006, 08:06 AM	#6
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Hmm..I knew pure dark chocolate was a good antioxidant but I didn't know it was THAT good. Better hide this info from the ladies here.

03-09-2006, 09:51 PM	#12
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,023 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 182	This one tastes pretty good actually... Lindt 70% cocoa. They have ones at 85%, 99% cocoa too... I think those would taste pretty bitter...probably good for baking tho.

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