Thursday’s Marks World Chocolate Day, an occasion that reminds us how many people around the world adore this sweet delight. Apart from being a great dessert and snack, chocolate is also beneficial for your health.
Several studies have said that consumption of dark chocolate helps in fighting against high blood pressure and heart diseases and even reduces stress to some extent. According to Healthline, if you buy quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, it is quite nutritious. It contains a good amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of dark chocolate:
Rich in Antioxidants:
Dark chocolate comes with biologically active organic compounds and acts as an antioxidant. These include polyphenols, flavanols, and catechins.
According to one study, cocoa and dark chocolate had more antioxidant activity, polyphenols, and flavonols than any other fruit tested, which included blueberries and acai berries.
May help prevent high blood pressure:
Healthline reports that the flavanols in dark chocolate can stimulate the endothelium, also known as the lining of arteries, to produce nitric oxide (NO). This nitric oxide signals the arteries to relax, which reduces the resistance to blood flow and therefore lowers blood pressure.
good for skin
Dark chocolate is loaded with vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on the skin. It also reduces the signs of aging and contains theobromine which strengthens the enamel of our teeth. These nutrients also reduce the risk of cavities in the teeth.
May reduce the risk of heart disease
Dark chocolate contains compounds that appear to be highly protective against the oxidation of LDL aka low-density lipoprotein, sometimes referred to as bad cholesterol. Consumption of dark chocolate reduces the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
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