Chocolate!… You can’t help but love it. But, how good or bad is chocolate for your health? Well, it all depends on the chocolate. It’s not the same consuming a mass-produced confectionary, low in cocoa and high in sugar, than indulging in a delicious, creamy gourmet dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is actually good for your health. Here we have some scientific facts to prove that.

1. Dark chocolates is rich in nutrients and antioxidants

Dark chocolate is loaded with minerals like iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. These minerals are essential for the general body function and metabolic process. Moreover, cocoa has the higher level of flavonols that has been found in a fruit. This antioxidant helps your body neutralize free radicals.

Dark chocolates is rich in nutrients and antioxidants

 

2. Dark chocolate improves your heart health and blood flow

Scientific research suggests that eating a small amount of dark chocolate regularly has a mild but still important influence in the decrease of LDL or “bad” cholesterol in the blood, reducing the risk of a heart attack. Studies also report that flavonols and theobromine, present in dark chocolate, relax blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure.

Dark chocolate improves your heart health and blood flow

 

3. Dark chocolate boosts your brain function

Science has found a correlation between dark chocolate and our cognitive functions. The improvement of blood flow after eating dark chocolate means the brain obtains more oxygen and nutrients to stay healthy. This prevents neurological disabilities and boosting memory in the long term. On the other hand, theobromine stimulates brain and increases alertness in the short term.

Dark chocolate boosts your brain function

 

4. Dark chocolate improves your mood and reduces stress

Had you ever heard that chocolate increases happiness? Well, it turns out it does. Dark chocolate significantly reduces our stress hormone cortisol, producing a calming effect several hours after eating it. Additionally, the consumption of dark chocolate also boost our levels of serotonin and endorphins, giving us a sensation of happiness for a short time.

Dark chocolate improves your mood and reduces stress

 

5. The darker the chocolate, the better

Chocolate contains nutritious substances that have been proven to benefit our health. However, the amount and quality of these beneficial compounds differ from chocolate to chocolate. Nutrients and antioxidants that make from dark chocolate a healthy choice are substances found in the cocoa. So, the higher the percentage of cocoa content in a dark chocolate, the better for your body. But, be careful; make sure your dark chocolate has no added flavoring or trans-fat. Going for an organic dark chocolate will always be your best choice.

The darker the chocolate, the better

 

Pamper your body with gourmet dark chocolate bars:

 

72% Chocolate Chips
Dark Side
Intag Coffee Beans

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