Dark chocolate contains more cacao and less sugar than milk chocolate. Cacao, the source of chocolate, contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. Of course this is counteracted by the high sugar content of milk chocolate.The smell of chocolate may increase theta brain waves, resulting in relaxation.Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, a mild mood elevator.The cocoa butter in chocolate contains oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fat which may raise good cholesterol. Drinking a cup of hot chocolate before meals may actually diminish appetite.Men who eat chocolate live a year longer than those who don't.The flavanoids in chocolate may help keep blood vessels elastic.Chocolate increases antioxidant levels in the blood.Mexican healers use chocolate to treat bronchitis and insect bites.The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being.But On The Negative Side...Chocolate may trigger headaches in migraine sufferers.Milk chocolate is high in calories, saturated fat and sugar. Watever consume milkchocolate with moderation...here comes my brownies cupcakes...
2cups Dark chocolate pieces
125gms Butter
2no Eggs
1/2cup Sugar
3tbsp All purpose flour
1tsp Baking powder
1/4tsp Baking soda
1/4cup Chopped nuts
Heat in microwave bowl both dark chocolate pieces n butter for few seconds n turn them well until they get well mixed, add the sugar, eggs to them..whisk everything well...meanwhile mix the flour, baking powder n baking soda n keep aside...
Add the flour mixture, chopped nuts to the melted chocolate mixture n beat again everything well, until they turns fluffy...preheat the over to 350F.. Line a cupcake pan with paper cups..spread the batter in prepared cupcake pan..bake them in middle rack for 20-25 minutes..
Tasty Brownies Cupcakes!!!
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