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Benefits of Chocolate

Irrespective of our age we all enjoy the occasional chocolate and even though we were taught and scolded that a lot of chocolate is bad for one’s teeth and health it does have is uses in sufficient quantities. Today let us discuss some nutritional benefits of dark chocolate.

•          Nutritious:  dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is actually quite nutritious.  A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains

1.        11 grams of fiber.

2.        67% of the RDA for Iron

3.        58% of the RDA for Magnesium

4.        89% of the RDA for Copper

5.        98% of the RDA for Manganese.

•          Rich in Antioxidants: Dark chocolate is loaded with organic compounds that are biologically active and function as antioxidants. These include polyphenols, flavanols, catechins, among others. It has way more than most other foods.

•          Helps to lower blood pressure: The flavanols in dark chocolate can stimulate the endothelium which in turn produces Nitric Oxide (NO), which helps the arteries to relax thereby lowering resistance to blood flow and therefore reduces blood pressure.

•          Protection against the Sun: The flavanols in dark chocolate can protect the body against sun-induced damage. Studies have revealed that The minimal erythemal dose (MED) which is the minimum amount of UVB rays required to cause redness in the skin has doubled for individuals after consuming dark chocolate high in flavanols for 12 weeks.

•          Helps Improve Brain Function: A study has revealed that individuals after 5 days of consuming high-flavanol cocoa improved blood flow to the brain. Other research has also shown that Cocoa may also significantly improve cognitive function in elderly people with mental impairment

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