Dark Chocolate is made up of seeds of the cacao tree which is one of the best sources of antioxidants. It has been proven that dark chocolate has several health benefits and can decrease the risk of heart diseases.
Here are some of the benefits of eating dark chocolate with high cocoa content:-
1. Reduce the risk of heart disease: A study suggested that eating 45 grams of chocolate per week lowers cardiovascular disease risk by 11%. However eating chocolate in excess did not help much with the risk of heart disease. So research shows that consuming dark chocolate in moderate quantity can show reduction in heart disease.
2. Improve Blood Flow: The bioactive compounds in cocoa may improve blood flow in the arteries and cause a small but analytically significant decrease in blood pressure.The flavanoids in dark chocolate can stimulate the endothelium, the lining of arteries, to produce nitric oxide (NO) One of the functions of NO is to send signals to the arteries to relax, which lowers the resistance to blood flow and therefore reduces blood pressure.
3. Great For Skin:
The flavanols can protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the skin, and increase skin density and hydration. The minimal erythemal dose (MED) is the minimum amount of UVB rays required to cause redness in the skin 24 hours after exposure. Studies have shown that MED can increase and even double after consuming high-flavanol dark chocolate or cocoa for 12 weeks. The result is that your skin has better protection from the sun. If you’re planning a beach vacation, consider enjoying some extra dark chocolate in the prior weeks and months. But check with your doctor or dermatologist before forgoing your normal skin care routine in favor of more dark chocolate. And remember that chocolate can’t replace sunscreen and other forms of sun protection.
4. Improve Brain Function: Eating dark chocolate high in cocoa can enhance blood flow in the brain of adults. Eating it everyday can improve memory, verbal learning, and concentration. Besides, cocoa contains stimulant substances like caffeine and theobromine, which may be a key reason why it can improve brain function in the short term.
5. Very Nutritious: Quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals. Cocoa and dark chocolate have a wide variety of powerful antioxidants. In fact, they have way more than most other foods.
So overall, Chocolate is an exceptional food that tastes delicious while providing significant health benefits.
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