07 April 2009
**Invitation Reunion**
wanna facilitate who wanna meet each others.
So, hereby, we invite you all in EECrs gathering
Insyaallah, will be held on :
Date : 15 - 16 August 2009
Place : EEC basecamp. Kampus III (tlogomas)
Time : 09.00 am till done.
Thats the plan. Need ur help to coordinate each others.
Just simple party, simple reunion. We wanna meet n greet ajah...
If there's some1 who have opinion, it will be great for all of us.
Gather as much as u can........
12 Maret 2009
Pregnancy Timeline
Fertilisation occurs and a ball of quickly multiplying cells embeds itself in the lining of the uterus.
In the
Week 5
The mass of cells is developing fast and becomes an embryo. For many women the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period.
Shopbought tests are considered largely reliable so the mother-to-be does not have to have her pregnancy confirmed by her GP. If a first test is negative a second one a few days later may prove positive as hormone levels in the urine rise.
Week 6
The embryo officially becomes a foetus. It is about the size of a baked bean and its spine and nervous system begin to form.
The foetus already has its own blood system and may be a different blood group from its mother. Blood vessels are forming in what will become the umbilical cord and tiny buds which will become limbs appear.
Week 7
The baby´s heart is beginning to develop. Morning sickness and other side effects of early pregnancy may take hold.
Around this time many women find they experience the side-effects of early pregnancy including needing to urinate more often nausea and vomiting and feeling a bit weepy and irritable. All medication including supplements need to be carefully checked as the foetus is undergoing vital development in the first 12 weeks. If the woman has not told her GP or community midwife she is pregnant yet now is a good time to do so.
Week 8
It is quite common to have a first scan at this stage if the woman has had a previous miscarriage or bleeding.
An early scan is often done through the vagina and is used to check the pregnancy is not ectopic. It should show up the baby´s heartbeat. The nervous system is also developing rapidly especially the brain. The head gets bigger and eyes form under the skin of the face. The foetus' limbs are growing and look more like arms and legs. All internal organs are developing and becoming more complex.
Week 9
Women who may be at higher risk of passing on sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia should be offered a blood test before 10 weeks.
These conditions are rare but serious inherited blood disorders. They are more common in people of certain ethnic
backgrounds including African, Caribbean and some Asian and
Week 10
A scan at 10-13 weeks is recommended to pin down the date of the pregnancy.
Week 11
The umbilical cord is fully formed providing nourishment and removing waste products. The foetus looks fully human now.
Week 12
By this week the threat of miscarriage is much reduced. Many women announce their pregnancy to friends and colleagues.
The foetus is growing in length much more quickly by now it is about eight cm long and weighs about 60 grams. The placenta is now wellformed though it's not yet doing its full job it takes over fully in week 14. The mother is likely to have her first scan this week.
Week 13
The Woman's uterus is becoming larger and is starting to rise out of the pelvis. The foetus can move its head quite easily.
Week 14
Third of the way through. The average pregnancy lasts 266 days or 280 days from the first day of last period.
Week 15
Screening for
On the basis of the blood test results the woman may opt for a Chorionic Villus sample or an amniocentesis which would diagnose Down's syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. However these diagnostic tests have a small risk of subsequent miscarriage. An alternative to blood tests is a nuchal translucency scan a new scan offered by some larger hospitals. But again an amniocenteses would be required for firm diagnosis.
Week 16
The foetus now has toe and finger nails eyebrows and eyelashes. It is also covered with downy hair.
The hair that will cover the baby until the last week or so of pregnancy - called lanugo - starts to form. This hair is very fine more like down and it probably serves as some form of insulation and protection for the skin.
Week 17
The foetus can hear noises from the outside world. By this stage the mother is visibly pregnant and the uterus is rising.
Week 18
By this stage the foetus is moving around a lot - probably enough to be felt.
Week 19
The foetus is now about 15-20cm long and weighs about 300g. Milk teeth have formed in the gums.
Week 20
Half way through pregnancy now. Almost all mothers are offered a routine scan. The foetus develops a waxy coating called vernix.
The scan can show the foetus in fine detail and often reveal if the baby is a boy or a girl. However not all hospitals offer to tell parents the sex of the child - and not all parents want to know.
Week 21
The mother may feel short of breath as her uterus pushes against her diaphragm leaving less space for the lungs.
The mother may be offered another ultrasound scan around this time. The scan can check the baby´s spine internal organs and growth are normal.
Week 22
Senses develop: taste buds have started to form on the tongue and the foetus starts to feel touch.
Week 23
The skeleton continues to develop and bones that form the skull begin to harden - but not fully.
Week 24
Antenatal checkup and scan to check the baby´s position. A baby born this early does sometimes survive.
A baby born at 24 weeks may possibly survive but it would have severe breathing difficulties as its lungs would not be strong enough to cope. It would also be very thin lightweight and susceptible to infections.
Week 25
All organs are now in place and the rest of the pregnancy is for growth. Preeclampsia is a risk from here onwards.
This potentially fatal condition causes high blood pressure protein in the urine and swelling caused by fluid retentio
n. The causes are unclear but research suggests it may be linked to an immune reaction to the foetus or the placenta. If the condition is serious women may be advised to take drugs to lower their blood pressure and in some cases an early caesarean or induction may be performed. Serious complications of pregnancy
Week 26
The foetus skin is gradually becoming more opaque than transparent
Week 27
The foetus measures about 34cm and weighs about 800g.
Week 28
Routine check-up to test for preeclampsia. Women with Rhesus negative blood will also be tested for antibodies.
If the
mother has Rh negative blood but the baby is Rh positive she can develop antibodies to her baby´s blood during labour. This is not a problem in the first birth but can affect subsequent pregnancies and result in stillbirth. Fortunately treatment is simple and effective. BBC Health: Ask the doctor - Rhesus disease
Week 29
Some women develop restless leg syndrome in their third trimester.
This is sensations such as crawling tingling or even cramps and burning inside the foot or leg - often in the evening and at night disturbing sleep and making the mother feel she needs to get up and walk around. No-one knows what causes this harmless but irritating condition.
Week 30
Braxton Hicks contractions may begin around now. They are practice contractions which dont usually hurt.
These are irregular, painless contractions which feel like a squeezing sensation near the top of the uterus. If contractions become painful or occur four times an hour or more, the woman should call a doctor as she may be in early labour.
Week 31
The foetus can see now and tell light from dark. The mother´s breasts start to produce colostrum about now
This high calorie milk is produced by the mother to feed the baby for the first few days after birth before normal milk starts.
Week 32
Another antenatal appointment. The foetus is about 42cm and weighs 2.2kg. A baby born now has a good chance of survival.
Week 33
From now the baby should become settled in a head downwards position. A midwife can help to move it if necessary.
Week 34
The mother may find it more difficult to eat full meals as the expanded uterus presses on her stomach.
Week 35
If the mother has been told she may need a planned caesarean, now is a good time to discuss it further.
Week 36
The baby´s head may engage in the pelvis any time now.
Week 37
The baby´s lungs are practically mature now and it can survive unaided. The final weeks in the womb are to put on weight.
Week 38
Babies born from this week onward are not considered early.
Week 39
Another ante-natal appointment. The mother has reached her full size and weight by now.
Week 40
In theory the baby should be born this week. The mother´s cervix prepares for the birth by softening.
Week 41
First babies are often up to a week late but if there are signs of distress to mother or child the birth will be induced.
12 Februari 2009
JOB VACANCIES ON BNI
I. Vice President - Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Development (Code - A)
Responsibilities :
- Refine strategic blue print of mass lending for SME
- Develop integrated capacity planning for all lending outlets
- Design & develop integrated sales, monitoring, collection and recovery system
- Conduct extensive performance tracking, financial analysis, monitoring and reporting business performance
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance by tracking and monitoring the governance indicator and regularly reviewing business continuity plans
- Coordinate business performance of related projects
Requirements :
- Minimum 10 years of working experience in banking industry, preferably in mass lending business development
- Have experience in leading sales and collection force nation wide
- Have broad SME business network
- Good knowledge in IT system for mass SME business and related banking activities
- Strong communication skill and entrepreneurship
- Strong team and projects leadership skills
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Bachelor and/or Master Degree from reputable university
- Maximum age of 45 years old by February 01, 2009
II. Marketing & Business Development in Wealth Management and Card Business
• Assistant Vice President - Marketing & Business Development in Wealth Management (Code - B)
• Assistant Vice President - Marketing & Business Development in Card Business (Code - C)
• Marketing & Business Development Manager in Card Business (Code - D)
• Marketing & Business Development Assistant Manager in Card Business (Code - E)
Responsibilities :
- Manage business & marketing strategy
- Manage marketing communication
- Conduct research and development
- Expand & maintain business networking & business opportunities
- Handle marketing activities including promotion, branding, etc
- Handle product management & development
- Develop business & creative of special event
Requirements :
- Working experience :
For Code - B position, minimum 7 years of working experience in banking and/or financial industry (preferably in wealth management), especially in marketing & business development
For Code - C position, minimum 7 years of working experience in card business and/or consumer goods, brand principal, especially in marketing & business development
For Code - D position, minimum 5 years of working experience in card business, especially in marketing & business development
For Code - E position, minimum 3 years of working experience in card business and/or brand principal as marketing & business development
1. Strong communication skill, entrepreneurship and broad networking
2. Strong team and projects leadership skills
3. Actively seeks independent learning activities, especially in the latest strategic marketing ideas
4. Fluent in both spoken and written English
5. Bachelor and/or Master Degree from a reputable university
6. Maximum age by February 01, 2009 :
* For Assistant Vice President : 35 years old
* For Manager : 30 years old
* For Assistant Manager : 28 years old
III. Assistant Vice President - Product Development in Consumer Banking (Code - F)
Responsibilities :
- Manage product life cycle
- Conduct feasibility studies
- Define business requirement with business units
- Collaborate with IT and operation in developing / designing products
Requirements :
- Minimum 7 years of working experience in the banking or financial industry, preferably in product development
- Strong knowledge of banking operational workflow and banking policy
- Strong IT background
- Strong communication skill
- Strong team and projects leadership skills
- Demonstrate ability to work in a performance driven environment
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Bachelor and/or Master Degree from a reputable university
- Maximum age of 35 years old by February 01, 2009
IV. Assistant Vice President - Marketing & Communication (Code - G)
- Identify and understand key market drivers Maintain effective external interaction/market scanning
- Identify strategies for increasing profi ts
- Manage matrix and alliance organizations
- Establish implementation plan
Requirements :
- Minimum 7 years of working experience in banking industry and/or insurance, telecommunication, consumer goods, especially in marketing & communication
- Strong communication skill, entrepreneurship and broad networking
- Actively seeks independent learning activities, especially in the latest strategic marketing ideas
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Bachelor and/or Master Degree from a reputable university
A Bright Future with Officer Development Program Entry Level Position for Executive Management Position
II. IT Officer (Code - I)
III. Quality Assurance (Code - J)
IV. General Banking Officer (Code - K)
V. Accounting/Financial Analyst (Code - L)
VI. Credit Officer (Code - M)
Requirements :
- Bachelor Degree from a reputable university majoring in Economics, Engineering, Mathematical & Statistical Science, Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry, Plantation, Animal Husbandry, Law and Business Administration.For code - M Position, hold a Master Degree in Finance/Accounting or Engineering from a reputable university (local/overseas)
- Minimum GPA
Master Degree : 3,50 (scale 4)
Bachelor Degree : 2,75 (PTN) and 3,00 (PTS) scale 4 - Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Maximum age by February 01, 2009 :
For code H – code L position : 26 years old
For code M position : 28 years old - Previous involvement in organizations is an advantage
A Rewarding Non–Executive Position (Assistant)
I. Teller (Code - N)
II. Sales (Code - O)
III. Processing (Code - P)
Requirements :
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree from any discipline (fresh graduate/ experienced)
- Minimum GPA : 2,75 (PTN) and 3,00 (PTS) scale 4
- Single Male/Female
- Maximum age of 24 years old by February 01, 2009
- Minimum height : Female 155 cm, Male 165 cm
- Has an interest in services, sales, marketing and/or credit processing
- Familiar with the Office Applications and internet
GENERAL REQUIREMENT :
Please apply only if you meet the requirements
For code A - code M positionKindly register and enter the resume at our website (https://www.bniapplicationform.net)
For code N - code P positionKindly submit the comprehensive resume to the nearest BNI Branch and mark position code on the envelope
All application forms should be submitted not later than February 21, 2009
Attention : Please Confirm That The Application Form is : https://www.bniapplicationform.net
11 Februari 2009
Lowongan kerja Bisnis Indonesia
REQUIREMENTS
1) Maximum age 27 years old
2) Minimal education s1 management (marketing)
3) A year experience on the same field would be great
4) Able to work under pressure
5) Able to work with target
6) Able to work with team and individual
7) Willing to be placed in surabaya (preferably living in surabaya)
Send your CV by email to : sdm_bisnis@yahoo.com. Or it may send by mail to :
Perwakilan Bisnis Indonesia Surabaya
Up: Bpk. Galih Prakoso (Kepala Perwakilan Surabaya)
Jln. Opak No. 01, 60241 Surabaya
06 Februari 2009
Biker's Tips

Rainy...rainy....
Wet...
Everyday cloudy...
Flood everywhere...
Humphh.....
So are you one of it, a biker ? As a biker in the rainy season is surely such a bother
These are a few - usefull tips as the rain showering down for you while getting a travel
Dont forget, they are, at first, take your boot, hand gloves and full- face helmet
then put them on to prevent from a wet.
Secondly, clothe a thick raincoat, so won't catch a cold for you. The most important is to make sure yourself that your light is still swicthing on, especially help you tobe prevented from a traffic accident. Drive your speed by decreasing slower than before and keep it. If you feel a bit clammy, put off your helmet a while to prevent from it.
If you were into a wet weather showering down so hard, should not be suggested to run faster. Please, it would be better to stop your travel, didn't push yourself to run. How better it is for you to wait patiently untill a wet weather calm down or at least be a drizzle.
So guys, those are all above. Hopefully these tips help you in driving. have a nice day and drive safely
05 Februari 2009
Banjir diantara “Banjir”

Banjir yang telah menjadi langganan dari tahun ke tahun, kali ini tidak hanya menenggelamkan jalan, rumah dan lahan pertanian warga. Yang menarik, kedatangan banjir air bengawan tahun ini juga bertepatan dengan “banjir janji” dari para caleg lewat poster-poster mereka yg banyak bertebaran pringas-pringis di mana-mana. Akibat dari kedua banjir tersebut tentu saja beda. Kalau banjir air, meski menimbulkan korban yg tidak sedikit, minimal masyarakat masih bisa legawa menerima. Begitu banjir surut, kegiatan warga akan kembali normal, perekonomianpun kembali bergerak. Nah, kalau banjir janji, setelah pemilu baru terasa akibatnya. Begitu caleg yg posternya pringas-pringis tadi terpilih dan duduk di kursi wakil rakyat –seperti yg sudah-sudah– banjir janji yg sebelumnya mereka tulis besar-besar akhirnya jadi kebohongan besar pula. Masyarakatpun akan menanggung akibatnya, selama 5 tahun ke depan akan disuguhi pertunjukan korupsi, tipu-tipu anggaran, bolos sidang, ngelencer dll kelakuan buruk para anggota hew, eh dewan yg katanya terhormat (yg jelas bukan kata saya!). Ah, mudah-mudahan saja masyarakat juga bisa legawa, bukankah mereka dari dulu sudah biasa disuguhi hal-hal seperti itu?
03 Februari 2009
Smart Phone

two fundamental ways: how they are built and what they can do." Other definitions put different stresses on these two factors..."With smart phones it's just one evolution in one evolution, so it might that the actual device at some point ... will become even smaller and we will not call it a phone anymore, but it will be integrated ... the deal here is to make the device as invisible as possible, between you, and what you want to do," says Sacha Wunsch-Vincent at the OECD.
Most devices considered smartphones today use an identifiable and open operating system, often with the ability to add applications (e.g. for enhanced data processing, connectivity or entertainment) - in contrast to regular phones which only support sandboxed applications (like Java games)[citation needed]. These smartphone applications may be developed by the manufacturer of the device, by the network operator or by any other third-party software developer, since the operating system is open.[citation needed].
In terms of features, most smartphones support full featured email capabilities with the functionality of a complete personal organizer. Other functionality might include an additional interface such as a miniature QWERTY keyboard, a touch screen or a D-pad, a built-in camera, contact management, an accelerometer, built-in navigation hardware and software, the ability to read business documents in a variety of formats such as PDF and Microsoft Office, media software for playing music, browsing photos and viewing video clips, internet browsers or even just secure access to company mail, such as is provided by a BlackBerry. One common feature to the majority of the smartphones is a contact list able to store as many contacts as the available memory permits, in contrast to regular phones that has a limit to the maximum number of contacts that can be stored.
(taken from Wikipedia)
Bats
Two bats are going for their midnight feed.
After an hour or so, one bat gets tired of looking and goes home with no blood.
The other bat comes home with blood dripping from its mouth. The first bat says enviously, "Where did you get all that blood from?"
The second bat replies, "Follow me. I`ll show you."
After awhile the second bat leads them to a cave. He says, "You see that wall over there?"
The hungry bat excitedly says, "Yes!"
Other bat says, "I didn't."
14 Januari 2009
Tips Melamar Pekerjaan
1. JANGAN TERLALU BANYAK MENGGUNAKAN SINGKATAN
08 Januari 2009
The use of Teabag

We can use it to rid of the black area around our eyes. Not only the teabag, but also there’s others natural matter that we can use.
Try this recipe. Mix lemonade, cucumber’s water and lanoline cream. Put on those area and wait till 15 minutes. Then clean it up.
Or you may try this one, freeze cucumber’s water, wipe on the black area around eyes. Or you also can put crushed mints leaves around your eyes.
But the best way is take an enough and tight sleep, also consume Zinc and vitamin E.
05 Januari 2009
New Family Members

04 Januari 2009
** Happy New Year **
New day has begun…
New year has begun…
Fresh Year …
Fresh Hopes …
Fresh Plans …
Fresh Efforts …
May 2009 delight you with Health, Happiness ‘n Success
Happy New Year 2009 everyone…
WE THRIVE ON CHALLENGES!!
24 Desember 2008
A Sweet Poem by Andri"Om Bakrie"
Dulu kami seia sekata
Dulu kami bercanda ria saling berbagi cerita dan ide
Bergandengan berpeluk mesra
Tetapi kini hampa rasanya...
Sungguh sedih derita dihati
Canda riang kini tiada lagi
Yang ada hanyalah kerinduan...
Sungguh pandai "Kerinduan" bersemi di hati
Ku cari obat di Apotek tidak ada yang jual
Ku tak bisa berkelit di hati
Rinduku padamu jua
Sengaja aku datang padamu
Lama nian tiada bersua
Ingin diriku mengenang kembali
laksana nonton layar tancap bersama...
Kuberharap padamu ya Robbi
Smoga yang pergi datang kembali...
(dedicated to Alumni EECers wherever they are and Happy Anniversary of EEC 2008)
22 Desember 2008
Invitation for EECrs
19 Desember 2008
Bro Rendy Wedding Invitation
15 Desember 2008
Lowongan PT Jurnalindo Aksara Grafika
PT Jurnalindo Aksara Grafika were looking for ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE to be placed in East Java Branch Office.
Requirements
1. Maximum age 27 years old
2. Minimal education S1 Management (Marketing)
3. A year experience on the same field would be great
4. Able to work under pressure
5. Able to work with target
6. Able to work with team and individual
7. Willing to be placed in Surabaya (preferably living in Surabaya)
Send your CV by email to : sdm_bisnis@yahoo.com. Latest application should be received 14 days after 9 December 2008. Or it may send by mail to :
Perwakilan Bisnis Indonesia Surabaya
Up: Bpk. Galih Prakoso (Manager Perwakilan Surabaya)
Jln. Opak No. 01, 60241 Surabaya
14 Desember 2008
Jokes in Indonesian
Guyonan 1. Asal sebuah nama:
diberi nama apa spy besar pandai berkebun??
ROSman..
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti gagah perkasa?
SUPARman..
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti berani bertanya?
ASman
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti sibuk terus?
BISIman..
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti klo ujian ga usah ngulang??
HERman..
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti jd org yg berwibawa?
JAIMan..
Diberi nama apa spy besar nanti jd pemain musik?
BASman..
Guyonan 2.BATMAN :
Batman kalo kondangan pake apa?
BATik..
Batman suka sakit apa?
BATuk BATdahak..
Batman
BETa..
Kalo batcavex kebanjiran, jd apa?
BETchek..
Trus, batman tdr d?
karBET..
Obatx batman?
BETadine..
Makanan favoritx?
BETagor..
Film favoritx?
sinBET..
Tokoh kartun favoritx?
BET simpson,
Batman kalo terjun ddunia krimanal jd?
jamBET..
Kenapa pulang BET-gaul, batman jd kesel?
Soalx mobilx keseremBET. Gara2 itu hdp batman jd riBET..
12 Desember 2008
Lowongan PT Asuransi Raksa Pratikara
PT Asuransi Raksa Pratikara an Insurance Company looking forward for ADMINISTRATION STAFF that will be placed in Malang.
With some qualification ;
1. Min Education is Senior High School / SLTA
2. No experience needed
3. Salary negotiable
4. can use Computer (Ms. Office)
Further information can be seen in www.karir.com
10 Desember 2008
MANFAAT COKLAT
Kata coklat berasal dari xocoatl (bahasa suku Aztec) yang berarti minuman pahit. Suku Aztec dan Maya di Mexico percaya bahwa Dewa Pertanian telah mengirimkan coklat yang berasal dari surga kepada mereka. Cortes kemudian membawanya ke Spanyol antara tahun 1502-1528, dan oleh orang-orang Spanyol minuman pahit tersebut dicampur gula sehingga rasanya lebih enak. Coklat kemudian menyebar ke Perancis, Belanda dan Inggris. Pada tahun 1765 didirikan pabrik coklat di Massachusetts, Amerika Serikat.
Dalam perkembangannya coklat tidak hanya menjadi minuman tetapi juga menjadi snack yang disukai anak-anak, remaja, maupun orang dewasa. Selain rasanya enak, coklat ternyata berkhasiat membuat umur seseorang menjadi lebih panjang. Suatu studi epidemiologis telah dilakukan pada mahasiswa Universitas Harvard yang terdaftar antara tahun 1916-1950. Dengan menggunakan food frequency questionnaire berhasil dikumpulkan informasi tentang kebiasaan makan permen atau coklat pada mahasiswa Universitas Harvard.
Dengan mengontrol aktivitas fisik yang dilakukan, kebiasaan merokok, dan kebiasaan makan ditemukan bahwa mereka yang suka makan permen/coklat umurnya lebih lama satu tahun dibandingkan bukan pemakan. Diduga antioksidan fenol yang terkandung dalam coklat adalah penyebab mengapa mereka bisa berusia lebih panjang. Fenol ini juga banyak ditemukan pada anggur merah yang sudah sangat dikenal sebagai minuman yang baik untuk kesehatan jantung. Coklat mempunyai kemampuan untuk menghambat oksidasi kolesterol LDL (kolesterol jahat) dan meningkatkan fungsi kekebalan tubuh, sehingga dapat mencegah risiko penyakit jantung koroner dan kanker.
Selama ini ada pandangan bahwa permen coklat menyebabkan caries pada gigi dan mungkin juga bertanggung jawab terhadap munculnya masalah kegemukan. Tak dapat disangkal lagi bahwa kegemukan adalah salah satu faktor risiko berbagai penyakit degeneratif. Tetapi studi di Universitas Harvard ini menunjukkan bahwa jika Anda mengimbangi konsumsi permen coklat dengan aktivitas fisik yang cukup dan makan dengan menu seimbang, maka dampak negatip permen coklat tidak perlu terlalu dikhawatirkan.
Menurut kepercayaan suku Maya, coklat adalah makanan para dewa. Rasa asli biji coklat sebenarnya pahit akibat kandungan alkaloid, tetapi setelah melalui rekayasa proses dapat dihasilkan coklat sebagai makanan yang disukai oleh siapapun. Biji coklat mengandung lemak 31%, karbohidrat 14% dan protein 9%. Protein coklat kaya akan asam amino triptofan, fenilalanin, dan tyrosin. Meski coklat mengandung lemak tinggi namun relatif tidak mudah tengik karena coklat juga mengandung polifenol (6%) yang berfungsi sebagai antioksidan pencegah ketengikan.
Di Amerika Serikat konsumsi coklat hanya memberikan kontribusi 1% terhadap intake lemak total sebagaimana dinyatakan oleh National Food Consumption Survey (1987-1998). Jumlah ini relatif sedikit khususnya bila dibandingkan dengan kontribusi daging (30%), serealia (22%), dan susu (20%). Lemak pada coklat, sering disebut cocoa butter, sebagian besar tersusun dari lemak jenuh (60%) khususnya stearat. Tetapi lemak coklat adalah lemak nabati yang sama sekali tidak mengandung kolesterol. Untuk tetap menekan lemak jenuh agar tidak terlalu tinggi, ada baiknya membatasi memakan cokelat hanya satu batang saja per hari dan mebatasi mengkonsumsi suplement atau makanan lainnya yang mengandung catechin seperti apple dan teh.
Dalam penelitian yang melibatkan subyek manusia, ditemukan bahwa konsumsi lemak coklat menghasilkan kolesterol total dan kolesterol LDL yang lebih rendah dibandingkan konsumsi mentega ataupun lemak sapi. Jadi meski sama-sama mengandung lemak jenuh tetapi ternyata efek kolesterol yang dihasilkan berbeda. Kandungan stearat yang tinggi pada coklat disinyalir menjadi penyebab mengapa lemak coklat tidak sejahat lemak hewan. Telah sejak lama diketahui bahwa stearat adalah asam lemak netral yang tidak akan memicu kolesterol darah. Mengapa? Stearat ternyata dicerna secara lambat oleh tubuh kita dan juga diabsorpsi lebih sedikit.
Sepertiga lemak yang terdapat dalam coklat adalah asam oleat yaitu asam lemak tak jenuh. Asam oleat ini juga dominan ditemukan pada minyak zaitun. Studi epidemiologis pada penduduk Mediterania yang banyak mengkonsumsi asam oleat dari minyak zaitun menyimpulkan efek positip oleat bagi kesehatan jantung.
Sering timbul pertanyaan seberapa banyak kita boleh mengkonsusmi coklat? Tidak ada anjuran gizi yang pasti untuk ini, namun demikian makan coklat 2-3 kali seminggu atau minum susu coklat tiap hari kiranya masih dapat diterima. Prinsip gizi sebenarnya mudah yaitu makanlah segala jenis makanan secara moderat. Masalah gizi umumnya timbul bila kita makan terlalu banyak atau terlalu sedikit.
Makan coklat tidak akan menimbulkan kecanduan, tetapi bagi sebagian orang rasa coklat yang enak mungkin menyebabkan kerinduan untuk mengkonsumsinya kembali. Ini yang disebut chocolate craving. Dampak coklat terhadap perilaku dan suasana hati (mood) terkait erat dengan chocolate craving. Rindu coklat bisa karena aromanya, teksturnya, manis-pahitnya dsb. Hal ini juga sering dikaitkan dengan kandungan phenylethylamine yang adalah suatu substansi mirip amphetanine yang dapat meningkatkan serapan triptofan ke dalam otak yang kemudian pada gilirannya menghasilkan dopamine. Dampak dopamine adalah muncul perasaan senang dan perbaikan suasana hati. Phenylethylamine juga dianggap mempunyai khasiat aphrodisiac yang memunculkan perasaan seperti orang sedang jatuh cinta (hati berbunga). Konon Raja Montezuma di jaman dahulu selalu mabuk minuman coklat sebelum menggilir harem-haremnya yang berbeda setiap malam.
Katekin adalah antioksidan kuat yang terkandung dalam coklat. Salah satu fungsi antioksidan adalah mencegah penuaan dini yang bisa terjadi karena polusi ataupun radiasi. Katekin juga dijumpai pada teh meski jumlahnya tidak setinggi pada coklat. Orang tua jaman dahulu sering mempraktekkan cuci muka dengan air teh karena dapat membuat kulit muka bercahaya dan awet muda. Seandainya mereka tahu bahwa coklat mengandung katekin lebih tinggi daripada teh, mungkin mereka akan menganjurkan mandi lulur dengan coklat.
Coklat juga mengandung theobromine dan kafein. Kedua substansi ini telah dikenal memberikan efek terjaga bagi yang mengkonsumsinya. Oleh karena itu ketika kita terkantuk-kantuk di bandara atau menunggu antrian panjang, makan coklat cukup manjur untuk membuat kita bergairah kembali.
Produk coklat cukup beraneka ragam. Misalnya, ada coklat susu yang merupakan adonan coklat manis, cocoa butter, gula dan susu. Selain itu ada pula coklat pahit yang merupakan coklat alami dan mengandung 43% padatan coklat. Coklat jenis ini bisa ditemukan pada beberapa produk coklat batangan. Kandungan gizi coklat bisa dilihat pada tabel.
Coklat Susu Coklat Pahit
Energi (Kal) 381 504
Protein (g) 9 5,5
Lemak (g) 35,9 52,9
Kalsium (mg) 200 98
Fosfor (mg) 200 446
Vit A (SI) 30 60
Belum ada bukti bahwa coklat menimbulkan jerawat. Coklat juga tidak bisa dikatakan sebagai penyebab utama munculnya plaque gigi karena plaque gigi juga bisa timbul pada orang yang mengkonsumsi makanan biasa sehari-hari. Hanya saja coklat perlu diwaspadai, khususnya bagi orang-orang yang rentan menderita batu ginjal. Konsumsi 100 g coklat akan meningkatkan ekskresi oksalat dan kalsium tiga kali lipat. Oleh karena itu kiat sehat yang bisa dianjurkan adalah minumlah banyak air sehabis makan coklat.



