Taking your chocolate with moderation and decency, rather than trying to completely avoid it has a few health importance you might not know.
It is very necessary to maintain a healthy relationship with all kinds of food and snack to keep your health in check. On the other hand, creating a balanced relationship with dark chocolate would aid in the general well-being of the body.
Dark chocolate contains powerful antioxidants. Among the most beneficial is a flavonol called epicatechin. Flavonols are compounds found in plants that fight inflammation and protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
In recent times research has shown that, although excessive intake of any kind of chocolate is harmful to one’s health, moderate consumption of dark chocolates has some health benefits. Here are some of them:
Enhances the function of the Heart: If you’re looking forward to having a good heart you should consider having dark chocolate once in while. The antioxidants in dark chocolate have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of clotting and increase blood circulation to the heart, thus lowering the risks of stroke, coronary heart disease and death from heart disease.
Balances the immune system: The flavonols components in the dark chocolate helps prevent the immune system from going into overdrive and reduce oxidative stress, which is an imbalance caused by cells fighting against free radicals and a common cause of many diseases.
Combats diabetes: The epicatechin properties in the dark chocolate protects cells, makes them stronger and supports the processes that help the body to use insulin better, which might prevent or combat diabetes.
Improves functioning of the brain: Flavonols in dark chocolate have a positive impact on brain function, including better reaction time, visual-spatial awareness and stronger memory. Ongoing research has it that the teason for this may be that flavonols increases the flow of blood in the brain.
Boosts athletic performance: Are you an athlete in need of energy booster? The epicatechin in dark chocolate increases the production of nitric oxide in the blood, which supports circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen an athlete uses while engaged in moderately intense exercise. This allows the athlete to maintain workout intensity for longer.
Reduces stress: Dark chocolate has been reported to be a stress easier. A trial will convince you.
