Monthly Archives: December 2011

Skinny Models + Chocolate Ads = Guilt

Women are generally figure-conscious. We all root for that runway-ready body. Suffice it to say, we tend to watch almost everything we eat. Turns out, all the conscious efforts to keep and stay away from fattening food are upped when we see skinny chicks endorsing them.

A recent study done by the researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow showed that when a chocolate advertisement involves larger women, then viewers are less likely to worry about indulging themselves in these sweet treats.

The said researchers conducted a study wherein they asked 84 women aged 17-63 asked about their chocolate-eating patterns and if ever they felt any guilt after having consumed some.
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The Medicinal Use of Chocolate

Chocolate has a long history of use in treating several ailments such as reducing anemia, stopping the progress of diarrhea, relieving an overworked brain, and soothing an upset stomach.

It is commonly used in helping emaciated patients gain weight and stimulating the nervous systems of the physically weak by allegedly strengthening the lungs and energizing them. Yes, chocolate is that significant in traditional medicine.

Chocolate drinks with added coconut milk and onion were used in the Dominican Republic to lessen common cold symptoms. Sounds a bit odd, I know.
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