Health benefits of eating chocolate

Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It can improve your health and lower the risk of diseases

Eating chocolate can enhance your health. This depends on the type of chocolate you eat and how much you eat. Look for at least 70% cocoa. The higher the percentage of cocoa, the more nutritious the chocolate is.

Lowers your risk of major diseases - Rich in flavonoids (antioxidants), chocolate works to help blood vessels relax, which decreases blood pressure. Increasing HDL cholesterol and decreasing LDL cholesterol can improve heart health.

Prevent blood clots - Chocolate polyphenols can increase blood flow. By widening your blood vessels and increasing blood flow, it can help decrease your risk of blood clots.

Sharpens your memory - Research suggests that the flavanols in cocoa can help improve attention, processing speed, and working memory.

It can improve obesity complications – According to a study, a chocolate treat could help obese individuals at risk of insulin resistance by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. For weight management, chocolate may play a role in reducing insulin resistance and keeping blood sugar levels in check.

Can help you with your weight - Chocolate could reduce body weight and BMI in healthy individuals if taken 30 grams a day or more for 4 and 8 weeks. 

It can improve your mood - Eating chocolate can help boost your mood and enhance your cognition, as cocoa contains powerful flavonols. A little chocolate is never harmful rather it enhances your health.

May protect your skin from the sun - The bioactive compounds in dark chocolate can be great for your skin. The flavonols can protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the skin, and increase skin density and hydration.

Very nutritious - Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is considered quite nutritious. It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. A 100-gram bar of dark chocolate with 70–85% cocoa contains iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and some other minerals. 

Tags : #Health #Darkchocolateshealthbenefita #Darkchocolates #Sweetchocolates #Medicircle #SmitaKumar

Related Stories

Loading Please wait...

-Advertisements-




Trending Now

Transforming Brain Healthcare: India's Visionary Task Force for Neurological DisordersApril 25, 2024
The Battle Against Malaria: Rising Trends and Vaccine InnovationsApril 25, 2024
Talc and Asbestos Controversy: Inside Johnson & Johnson's Courtroom StruggleApril 25, 2024
The Hidden Struggles of Parenthood: Addressing Isolation, Loneliness, and BurnoutApril 25, 2024
FDA Confirms Bird Flu Virus Remnants in Pasteurized Milk: Safety and Regulatory InsightsApril 24, 2024
Sarvodaya Hospital Redefines Total Knee Replacement Surgery with Augmented Reality April 23, 2024
Fateh Education announces partnership to expand educational opportunities for Indian studentsApril 23, 2024
10 Strategies to counter disinformation for the healthcare digital ecosystemApril 23, 2024
Is Selling Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs in General Stores A Step Towards Affordable Healthcare in IndiaApril 23, 2024
Student Health Crisis: Food Poisoning Incident Strikes Pune Coaching CentreApril 23, 2024
The Impact of Diabetes on Kidney Health: Diabetic Nephropathy ExplainedApril 23, 2024
Toddler Hospitalized After Consuming Expired Chocolates: Health Concerns RaisedApril 23, 2024
After months of diagnostic delay, a migrant worker could access TB services only when a community health worker met himApril 22, 2024
Indian Spices Contaminated with Cancer-Causing Chemical: Hong Kong Food Regulators Issue WarningApril 22, 2024
FTCCI organised a Workshop on Rooftop Kitchen GardeningApril 20, 2024
Children in Cities Exposed to Elevated Lead Levels: Study Reveals Urgent Health ConcernApril 20, 2024
Biocon Ventures into Weight-Loss Drug Market with Semaglutide DevelopmentApril 20, 2024
Innovative AI Assistance Empowers Moscow Doctors to Detect Cervical Spine Issues through MRI ScansApril 20, 2024
Air India Express ties up with AISATS for AeroWash Automated Aircraft Exterior Cleanings April 19, 2024
IndoSup raises strategic funding led by CCI group promoters Naresh Sharma and Satish Sharma; investors include Yatra.com’s Rohan Mittal April 19, 2024