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Chocolate lovers are celebrating World Chocolate Day 2022 by stocking up on their favourite sweets, giving them as gifts, or baking special delicacies. Celebrated annually on July 7 to mark the occasion when chocolate was first introduced to Europe. Even while fitness and health professionals would advise you against overindulging, there are health advantages to enjoying this delicious treat in moderation.
Here are some amazing benefits of eating chocolate.
Antioxidants in abundance: Berries, green and black tea, red wine, and dark chocolate all contain polyphenols, a potent class of antioxidants. These polyphenols assist in protecting the body’s cells against free radicals caused by toxins in the environment and illnesses including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation.
Improves blood flow: It tends to lower blood pressure, as well as LDL blood cholesterol (bad cholesterol), fosters HDL blood cholesterol (good cholesterol), improves vascular function, and lowers the risk of stroke. Dark chocolate consumption also helps improve blood flow and reduce LDL blood cholesterol (bad cholesterol). Four weeks of regular dark chocolate consumption helped arteries regain their elasticity and stopped white blood cells from adhering to blood vessel walls.
Enhances cognitive function: Dark chocolate consumption significantly enhances both visual and cognitive abilities. Participants who drank a dark-chocolate drink mix for 30 days showed “significantly enhanced self-rated relaxation and contentment relative to placebo,” according to research.
Packed with minerals: The daily required amounts of the following minerals are found in one ounce of dark chocolate: copper (25%) calcium (2%), iron (19%) magnesium (16%) potassium (6%), zinc (6%), and iron (6 percent).
Anti-inflammatory qualities: It has also been demonstrated that the phytochemicals in dark chocolate have anti-inflammatory qualities. Just be mindful of the sugar content, as this is a dish that might cause inflammation. Choose chocolate with a high cocoa content and little to no sugar for the most anti-inflammatory effects.
Good for diabetes: By lowering blood glucose levels in healthy persons without diabetes, dark chocolate enhances insulin sensitivity and reduces insulin resistance.
