Traditionally, there has been a stereotype that chocolate is harmful to health. However, new studies have shown that chocolate , and especially bitter chocolate or chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa , can be very beneficial for health.
According to studies published in the Netherlands Journal of Medicine and studies carried out by various universities, chocolate can help improve some aspects of general health such as:
Drinks like hot chocolate help improve blood flow to various parts of the brain. 2 cups a day could help keep the brain healthy and prevent memory decline in adults, according to scientists at Harvard Medical School.
This is because various areas of the brain need more energy to complete their tasks and therefore more blood flow.
Other studies indicated that a cocoa extract called lavage helps reduce or prevent damage to the nervous system in patients with Alzheimer 's disease and delay symptoms such as cognitive decline.
Additionally, eating chocolate at least once a week can help improve cognitive function .
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People who consumed chocolate were 22% less likely to suffer strokes , according to a study of 44,489 people by Canadian scientists.
The same study indicated that those who consumed 2 ounces of chocolate a week were 46% less likely to die from a stroke.
Another study suggested that eating up to 100g of chocolate each day may mean a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
According to results published in The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a little dark chocolate could increase oxygen availability during physical training, helping athletes cover greater distances with less oxygen.
Scientists think that these benefits of dark chocolate lie in its content of flavonols known as epicatechins, which improve the release of nitric oxide in the body.
Eating chocolate could help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol , also known as “bad cholesterol,” according to a study, published in The Journal of Nutrition .
Scientists concluded that regular consumption of chocolate bars rich in cocoa, as part of a low-fat diet, can help cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood pressure .
- Prevention of heart conditions
Eating chocolate could help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and cardiometabolic disorders by a third .
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- EXTRA BENEFIT: Chocolate can help keep skin healthy.
If all these benefits were not enough, here are several things that chocolate can do for your skin that you will surely love.
- Prevents premature aging , thanks to its high antioxidant content .
- Improves circulation thanks to polyphenols, which help improve blood circulation and oxygenate cells.
- It strengthens the skin because cocoa hydrates it and increases the activity of collagen and elastin , thereby reducing wrinkles and sagging.
- It has a high mineral content.
- Due to its anti-stress effects , it helps prevent premature aging of the skin.
- Helps prevent inflammation .
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