6 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Introduction

Eating dark chocolate with high cocoa content in moderation can deliver antioxidants and minerals and may help protect you from heart disease. Suggested to eat in moderation as it is in high calories and sugar. In the market, Vegan and sugar-free dark chocolates are also available.

Here are 6 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

#1. Dark chocolates are highly nutritious

Dark chocolate is rich in minerals, and antioxidants. Dark chocolate has a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals like

1. Magnesium

2. Zinc

3. Iron

4. Copper

In addition to that potassium, phosphorus, and selenium as well.

Dark chocolate has a fatty acid called oleic acid, and stearic acid as well.

Dark chocolate has caffeine, and less than coffee can still make you wake up all night.

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#2. A powerful source of antioxidants

Dark chocolate, have a powerful group of antioxidant called flavanol, which has a tendency to increase HDL and reduce the oxidation of free radicals and LDL(Low-density lipoprotein),

which is responsible for damaging the walls of arteries and endothelium. Stopping the oxidation of LDL and free radicals helps in reducing the damage to cells and walls of arteries.

#3. Improve Blood flow and lower down blood pressure

As Dark chocolate has flavonol, it produces nitric oxide, the gaseous molecule that again helps to dilate blood vessels and gives better blood flow at the same time. As a result, it reduces blood pressure, which is good for people who have hypertension problems. For any of you who are suffering from hypertension, eating dark chocolate moderately can help you in the long run. If you want to learn more about dark chocolate, the link is below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_chocolate

#4. Raises HDL and protects LDL from oxidation

Dark chocolate is considered rich in antioxidants like flavonol, which is considered the one of powerful antioxidant present in caffeine as well, it will help in two ways to raise the HDL level and reduces the oxidation of LDL:

1. Flavonol produces nitric oxide in the blood vessel that will help the blood vessel to get dilate, and that leads to better blood flow and rises good cholesterol at the same time.

2. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) has a tendency to get oxidized with free radicles that have the capability to damage the lining of arteries. Dark chocolate has a tendency to stop this oxidation process.

#5. Reduce the heart diseases

Nowadays heart diseases are so much more normal because of unhealthy eating habits, eating dark chocolate can help you have better blood flow, and as it has a Flavonol antioxidant in it, that produces a gaseous molecule called nitric oxide, which helps in the dilatation of blood vessel, and give a better blood flow, as result reduces the risk of heart illness. Second, it increases the HDL(high-density lipoprotein) level, which is good cholesterol, and that helps you to have a healthy heart.

#6. Good for skin

Studies show that eating dark chocolate with high cocoa content in it will help to protect your skin from the sun, not only this it helps in skin hydration as well.

You can say that it is a natural sunscreen, as it protects our skin from harmful sun rays.

So if you are going on to beach vacation don't forget to carry dark chocolate with you as it will act as natural sunscreen.

Conclusion

Above was all the health benefits of dark chocolate, but don't forget it is high in calories and sugar as well, better to eat in moderation. Or try to prefer Vegan and sugar-free dark chocolate as it will show the same results as a normal one. Let me know if you know any other help benefits of dark chocolate in the comment section.