We all know that leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, and cruciferous vegetables are nutritional powerhouses, so we find ways to prepare them tastefully and incorporate them into our diets. But when delicious treats we love already turn out to have real health benefits, well, that is just sweet!
There has been mounting research that dark chocolate, rich in antioxidants, may be good for your heart.
Studies have shown that consuming dark chocolate can lower both blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol. The flavonoids may also prevent the excessive clumping together of blood platelets that can cause blood clots. In addition, a substance in cocoa helps the body process nitric oxide (NO), a compound critical for healthy blood flow.
Now, a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition says that consumption of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate may protect DNA from oxidative damage, preventing artery hardening and heart disease.
Milk chocolate or white chocolate do not supply the same health benefits, as they do not have the high antioxidants levels found in dark chocolate (which has a 65-70% cocoa content). In fact, washing down dark chocolate with milk may also prevent the antioxidants from being absorbed. Dark chocolate also has less sugar and more protein than the lighter chocolates.
Source: Christian Post
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