It is a thing of old times when people used to be happy with chocolate worth one rupee. Now the era is of dark chocolate. This is a chocolate which is liked by people of all ages including children. Not only does it taste good, it also has tremendous health benefits. Consuming dark chocolate can prevent the risk of many serious diseases. Let us know from health expert LavneetBatra what are the health benefits of dark chocolate
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Benefits of eating dark chocolate
- Dark chocolate contains a fair amount of flavonoids and consumption of flavonoid-rich foods is linked to better heart health. Dark chocolate may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis by restoring the elasticity of arteries and preventing white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels.
- Flavonoids present in dark chocolate may reduce insulin resistance by helping cells function normally.
- Dark chocolate increases blood flow to the brain and heart, so it may help improve cognitive function. Dark chocolate contains caffeine and phenylethylamine which act as stimulants and mood boosters. It works as an anti-depressant
- Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals, which are the first cause of oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals can cause disease and speed up ageing. This can help prevent chronic diseases like heart problems and cancer.
- But always read its ingredients before consuming dark chocolate. Consuming dark chocolate can be beneficial only if solid milk, sugar, emulsifiers, added flavours, artificial flavours and preservatives are not present.
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