Four ways sweets can improve your mood, brain power and health

This might come as a bit of a surprise but did you know that eating sweets has a wide range of health benefits contrary to the popular misconception that all sweets are good for are tooth decays.

Another amazing thing about these health benefits is that since most sweets come in very affordable price ranges, they do not cost a fortune to enjoy.


In 2012, Kenny McGonigal, Ph.D in the Science of Willpower stated in very clear term the amazing health benefits of eating sweets and candies.

1. People who regularly eat candy live longer than those who don't. A multi-decade study from the Harvard School of Public Health showed that modest candy consumption (one to three times a month) is associated with the greatest benefit, but even those with a daily habit lived longer than those who never indulged. This benefit could not be explained by other factors such as age, smoking, exercise, alcohol consumption, or weight.

2. A shot of sugar can restore your willpower. Studies show that consuming sugar makes people perservere longer on difficult task, better able to focus, and more likely to delay gratification. Assuming candy isn't your biggest willpower challenge, a few pieces of candy might keep you on track.

3. Chewing gum can improve your mood, reduce stress, increase your mental focus, and block pain. Who knew a stick of Juicy Fruit could do so much? But several studies suggest the act of repetitive chewing shifts the state of your brain in many helpful ways. Areas related to attention and self-control become more active, while areas related to stress and pain processing become less active. Chewing gum also seems to increase serotonin levels, may explain why chomping boosts mood.

4. Chocolate may decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Family Heart Study analyzed the chocolate habits of 4970 participants aged 25-93 years. Those who regularly consumed chocolate had a lower risk of heart disease, and higher "doses" resulted in greater protection. Those who ate chocolate five or more times a week were 60% less likely to have heart disease. This relationship could not be accounted for by age, sex, family history, calorie intake, education, smoking, alcohol, exercise, or fruit and vegetable consumption.


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By Samad
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