Chocolate is delicious, and also quite nutritious, it’s really not fictitious, I’m telling you the truth.
Health benefits are healing, the taste is so appealing, so here I am revealing, a fountain of youth.
Chocolate for beauty
That’s right the latest news is that one of the many health benefits of chocolate is wrinkle reduction. German researchers conducted a study in which woman drank a 7 ounce cup of hot chocolate a day for 3 months. Results of the study showed a reduction in wrinkles of up to 25%. Flavanols in chocolate repair sun damaged cells for smoother clearer skin.
Of course, we women, being the intelligent creatures we are, have always eaten chocolate. Now, it turns out, there is good reason other than taste. The list of the health benefits of chocolate is growing by the minute. The health benefits of this food are astounding. Here are some of the things chocolate can do for your health.
Chocolate reduces high blood pressure in two ways. An ingredient in cocoa is said to improve the body’s processing of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is essential for the health. It benefits by encouraging smooth blood flow. The flavanols in chocolate also keep blood platelets from sticking together.
The above benefits not only help with high blood pressure, they also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The smoother blood flows and the less obstructions in the blood stream, the better for heart health. Stroke is also caused by inhibited blood flow, and therefore benefits from chocolate flavonols.
Chocolate contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant. Other chocolate ingredients promote mental health benefits as well. Endorphins produced when eating chocolate cause a natural high, similar to the feeling of love. This makes chocolate appealing to many.
Disease prevention
Chocolate contains a higher amount of antioxidants than even blueberries or green tea. Antioxidants are disease fighting superstars. Their health benefits include cell repair and cell damage prevention. They neutralize free radicals and therefore prevent them from damaging cells.
Don’t overindulge
To get the most health benefits from chocolate, don’t overdo it. Chocolate is very fattening. All that fat and sugar may counteract the benefits to your health. Stick to dark chocolate, which contains less sugar and more antioxidants. About three ounces a day should give good health benefits.
Avoid candy bars with additional sugary ingredients. This reduces fat and sugar content. Stick to pure chocolate, or chocolate with nuts for the best health benefits. Nuts contain omega 3, which also promotes heart health.
Note: The author is not a licensed medical professional. This article is not intended to replace professional advice.
Sources:
Pro Health
Woman’s World Magazine
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