2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Believe it or not, the ingredients in dark chocolate contain nutrients that are rich in antioxidants and soluble fiber, extremely beneficial to our food system. One study showed that the cocoa contained in natural dark chocolate, has higher antioxidant activity, polyphenols and flavanols compared to blueberries and acai berry.
Through dark chocolate we can actually add a few years to our lives. It improves heart function and protects the cardiovascular system, protects the skin from harmful UV damage and can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Here are some reasons to replace milk chocolate with dark:
- Helps improve memory - flavanols found in dark chocolate have been shown to have a positive effect on improving memory. According to a Be Brain Fit study by Harvard Medical School, drinking two cups of hot chocolate increases blood flow to the brain for 2-3 hours, leading to better memory and problem-solving skills;
- Dark chocolate with its wide range of antioxidants protects and nourishes the skin and people who consume it have significantly fewer wrinkles;
- Eating some chocolate can keep your gut healthy. Studies have found that some bacteria in the gut fight and ferment the components in dark chocolate, turning them into absorbable anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for your health;
- Flavanols have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, lower blood pressure, prevent clotting and reduce platelets;
- Make your teeth healthier with antibacterial compounds, stop the formation of plaque and biofilm and prevent the formation of cavities on the teeth;
- Some studies show that dark chocolate may play a role in regulating hormones. According to Health Magazine cocoa in dark chocolate can cause a relaxing effect in the walls of blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood circulation.
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