10 wonderful health benefits of dark chocolate

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10 wonderful health benefits of dark chocolate

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Do you love to eat chocolates? If yes, then you would be glad to know the

various health benefits of

dark chocolate

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Nutrients in dark chocolate Nutrients loaded in the dark chocolate

shows a positive effect on health. Chocolates are made from the seed of the

cocoa tree, and it is one among the best sources of antioxidants on the earth.

According to the sources, dark chocolate improves health, also lowers the risks of heart disease.

Quality dark chocolate with a high content of cocoa is quite nutritious.

It also contains a decent amount of soluble fiber along with minerals.

Dark chocolate (100 Gram Bar) with 70-85% cocoa contains:

11 grams of fiber 58% of RDA for Magnesium 67% of RDA for Iron 98% of RDA for Manganese 89% of RDA for Copper

Health benefits of dark chocolate

Dark chocolate good for heart & circulation As per the sources, it has found that dark chocolate

assists in restoring the flexibility of arteries and also preventing white blood cells from sticking blood vessels walls - both common reasons of artery clogging.

Dark chocolate reduces risk of stroke

Presumably, consumption of chocolate lowers the risk of suffering a stroke. Consumption of more chocolate i.e. 100g (two bars) a day- results in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and risk associated to death.

Dark chocolate rich in minerals Minerals such as zinc, potassium and selenium are

packed in Dark chocolate, and the 100g bar of dark chocolate (70 percent or more) provides 67% of the RDA of iron.

Reduces cholesterol Intake of chocolate reduces “bad”

cholesterol levels & surges “good” cholesterol levels and possibly minimizes the risk of cardiovascular disease.

It’s good for your skinFlavanolsin dark chocolate

protect the skin against sun damage.

It helps in losing weight Chocolate assists in losing weight. According to the

experts, a small square of good choc melted on the tongue for 20 minutes before a mealtime causes the hormones in the brain that say “I’m full,” cutting down the amount of food you consume.

Good for mothers & babies Chocolate minimizes stress in pregnant

women, & that the children of such mothers smiled more frequently than the offspring of non-chocolate consuming parents.

Prevent diabetes The unknown fact about chocolate is

cocoa present in chocolates improved to be insulin sensitivity. So dark chocolate - in moderation - can delay as well as prevent diabetes.

Makes you feel better Phenylethylamine (PEA) in chocolate

is a chemical that brain creates when an individual feels better. PEA inspires brain to release feel-good endorphins.

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