SOME SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE..

Oh, how it feel just having a taste of that dark chocolate bar. yeah chocolates are good treat. not only that there are some surprising health benefits of chocolate, but amongst all things moderation is key. 

 chocolate is seen as an indulgent treat because it is mainly associated with weight gain and acne. in order to reap the benefits of chocolate, without the potential downsides of weight gain or restlessness; consumption should be limited to 1.5ounce of dark chocolate per day. 

Aztecs(Mexicans) and Mayans (Maya people of central America) believe that chocolate had significant medicinal and aphrodisiac properties. One of the most fascinating facts about chocolate is that cocoa beans were also used as a currency. 

BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

📍 Chocolate is Rich in Anti-oxidants. 

These anti-oxidants, found in dark chocolate, can help improve blood circulation, minimize blood pressure and risk of clothing. This reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes.

📍 Chocolate is High in Flavonoids and Flavanols.

These compounds help to promote blood health and minimizes cell inflammation. 

they also stop oxidative stress which can lead to illness. 

 

 Research has shown that when elderly people were given specially prepared coca extracts which which was high in Flavanols, their cognitive function greatly improved. 

 The challenge only is that when it comes to eating chocolate, the percentage of those cocoa Flavanols is greatly reduce or diluted due to the processing and additions of egg, sugar and milk. 

📍 Chocolate Contains Phenylethylamine. 

This is also know as the love molecule, or PEA, Phenylethylamine gives a euphoric feeling of pleasure. 

📍 Chocolate is Anti-Depressant. 

 Studies has shown that cocoa polyphenols enhances positive mood state significantly increasing self related calmness and contentedness. Chocolate can also boast serotonin and is particularly beneficial to women during PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and menstruation, when serotonin levels are generally lower. 

It provides mood boost to women during PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and menstruation. 

📍High Cocoa Chocolate Can Improve Muscle Growth. 

Regular moderate consumption of chocolate with high proportion of cocoa may increase capillary growth of heart and skeletal muscles. 

This can Lead to Improvement in mitochondrial metabolism and give more energy. 

📍 It May Help Lower Cholesterol Level.

 The Journal of Nutrition carries on interesting articles about results of a study done to determine whether dark chocolate can have any effect on the LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), cholesterol levels. The result showed that when subjects were given bars of dark chocolate with plant sterols and Flavanols, they were getting lower scores on their cholesterol levels.  

BONUS: 

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📍It Can Help To Avoid Sun Burn. 

One study conducted in London found that women who were given chocolate with a high Flavanol content were able to withstand double the amount of UV ( UltraViolet) light on their skins without burning compared to those on lower doses. 

📍 Chocolate Can Help You In Your Fitness Workout. 

Another special unique Flavanol in chocolate is epicatechin. Mice were given this substance and they were much fitter and stronger than those mice on water only. regular moderate consumption applies to this also. 

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