Women Cookie Recipes

The Good

• Great taste, aroma and feel in the mouth.
• Biologically active components caffeine and theobromine act as stimulants.
• The amino acid phenylalanine is a “feel good” body chemical.
• Contains the saturated fat stearic acid, which does not appear to raise cholesterol or increase the risk of thrombosis as other saturated fats do.
• Provides anti-oxidants, such as polyphenols.
• Provides some calcium, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and protein.

The Bad

• Very energy dense 50m percent of the kilojoules come from fat.
• Contains high levels of fat from cocoa butter, which is mainly saturated fat.
• Contains palmitic acid, which may raise cholesterol and add to the risk of thrombosis.
• “Addictive” – making it difficult to control intake.