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    10 Surprising Dark Chocolate Benefits

    10 Surprising Dark Chocolate Benefits

    The dark variety of chocolate, far from being a health peril, is actually a nourishing and wholesome food for the body. According to the latest medical research studies, the health benefits of dark chocolate may truly boost human health and provide a variety of valuable health benefits.

    It is enriched with many healthy compounds, medically known as flavonoids, that act as traditional curative remedies for treating various body ailments and offering various health benefits from it.

    Who can possibly resist a yummy piece of chocolate, and if it is actually healthy to eat a piece of dark chocolate, then it’s almost too good to be true! Food scientists all over the world suggest that it contains all of the necessary compounds and minerals to prevent major chronic heart condition and disorders. The beneficial compounds that are present in both the raw and processed state of the dark chocolate are called flavonoids.

    Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

    Some of the many health benefits of dark chocolate are as follows:

    Blood Pressure: Dark chocolate is rich in minerals such as magnesium and copper. These minerals aid in regulating normal blood pressure and subsequently maintaining proper heartbeat levels.



    Stress: Eating a delicious piece of chocolate can possibly reduce stress levels; it works by stimulating the production of endorphins that may give rise to a happy feeling. In addition, the dark variety of chocolate contains stimulants such as theobromine and caffeine, which are major stimulants.

    Blood Circulation: Eating dark chocolate not only relaxes the body, but also makes the blood vessels more flexible. It also boosts the functioning of the endothelial cells that line the blood cells. It also decreases the risk of developing innumerable cardiovascular diseases.

    Lowers Cholesterol Levels: It has been medically proven to reduce the bad cholesterol levels in the human body significantly, up to 10-12%.

    Boosting Immunity: The two kinds of flavonoids present in chocolates are mainly Catechins and Epicatechins. Dark chocolate has a high level of Catechins, which boosts the human body’s immune system and possibly prevents major chronic ailments.

    Good for Anemia: The flavonoid compounds are useful in treating anemic patients as well as those having poor dietary habits.

    Rich in Antioxidants: Dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant. Reports from the National Institute of Food & Nutrition Research in Italy suggests that these antioxidants actually neutralize free radicals and other dangerous molecules that may be potential health hazards, causing diseases like cancer, premature aging, and heart disease.

    Cures Depression: The serotonin level in dark chocolate may act as an effective anti-depressant. It contains serotonin, which has nearly identical qualities of anti-depressants.

    Heart Health: Even a small intake of dark chocolate boosts vascular health. It contains a lot of polyphenols and antioxidants.

    Antioxidants: The antioxidants present in dark chocolate helps in fighting against premature aging. The antioxidants also help in fighting against heart diseases.



    Endorphins: One of the most exciting health benefits of dark chocolate is that it helps in enhancing the production of endorphins, which result in the generation of feelings of pleasure in human beings.

    For chocolate lovers all over the world, the main manufacturers and chocolate wholesalers have responded to the health benefits of dark chocolate by enlightening the customers on its tremendous health potential. It, with its cocoa content, mineral sources, and Gallic acid, provide protection against LDL oxidation.

    Medical research has observed a moderate reduction in blood pressure levels after daily consumption of 100 grams of delightful dark chocolate. Basically, find some dark chocolate and enjoy!
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    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner



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    The darker the better... I gravitate to the 88% cocoa.

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    Large Harvard Study Adds to Evidence That Chocolate Could Have Heart Health Benefits

    A new study from Harvard researchers suggests moderate chocolate intake is associated with a significantly lower risk for irregular heartbeats.

    To be clear: there's good reason to be skeptical of sensationalist science headlines claiming disasters and/or miracles linked to foods, social behaviors, and a whole host of other bizarre things. But sometimes research adds up to a compelling picture of health links.

    The analysis conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Danish scientists involved more than 55,500 people. Those who ate two to six servings per week had a 20% lower chance of the irregular heartbeats, or atrial fibrillation, one of the major contributors to clots, stroke, and heart failure. Slightly lower, regular chocolate consumption showed similar (albeit less pronounced) results, according to the research published in the BMJ.
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    And it's not the first such analysis to imply this connection (once again: correlation doesn't imply causation). "Our study adds to the accumulating evidence on the health benefits of moderate chocolate intake and highlights the importance of behavioral factors for potentially lowering the risk of arrhythmias," said lead study author Elizabeth Mostofsky, as the Harvard Gazette reports.

    “Despite the fact that most of the chocolate consumed by the study participants likely had relatively low concentrations of potentially protective ingredients, we still observed a significant association between eating chocolate and a lower risk of atrial fibrillation — suggesting that even small amounts of cocoa consumption can have a positive health impact,” Mostofsky continued.

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    http://fortune.com/2017/06/26/heart-...harvard-study/
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