CHOCOLATE LOVER

Hi Chocolate Lovers,

Rumors have been circulating for years that chocolate is not good for you – that it has no healthy benefits. And, according to these rumors, chocolate is high in calories resulting in overweight and clogged arteries. When I was a teen they even told me that eating chocolate would make my face break out .

Apparently, though, a lot of  the bad press that chocolate has been getting over the years is just rumors. And, for you chocolate lovers, here is some really good news - eating chocolate in moderation has a lot of healthy benefits.  Ongoing research has concluded that there is a variety of reasons for this.

Since chocolate is often regarded as a sinful, decadent delight because of its delicious taste and texture, it may be difficult to hold onto the idea that it has health benefits. Nevertheless, here are some of the things which sufficiently concludes that chocolate is beneficial for everyone:

1. Chocolate has vitamins that are important for our bodies to function properly. It has been discovered that chocolate has components of Vitamins A, B1, C, D and E .

2. Even with its enthralling velvety texture, chocolate contains minerals such as potassium, calcium, and iron.

3. It can also be a help in reducing the risk of heart diseases because high blood pressure is lessened due to the flavonoids in cocoa, a basic ingredient of chocolate. The flavonoids help in keeping body fats from blocking the arteries.

4. These flavonoids also contain antioxidants that are thought to reduce the risk of cancer.

5. Chocolate has nitric oxide that helps in blood pressure maintenance and heart sustenance.

6. There have been findings that chocolate brings about blood thinning, similar to the effects of a small dosage of aspirin. This is a factor in keeping the free flow of blood in the system and lessens the development of clotting. However, one must not consider substituting aspirin with chocolate.

7. Aside from being beneficial to the heart and blood, many have observed that consuming chocolate brightens their mood and keep them on a positive mindset throughout the day. Chocolate has caffeine, theobromine, tyramine and phenylethylamine that contributes to decrease of fatigue. These also give an extra boost of energy needed to get you through the day. Cannabinoids are also found in chocolate, which gives off a happy and safe feeling.

These are but seven of the concrete healthy aspects that are seen in chocolate. A lot of research is ongoing to find out more about why chocolate is not only sinfully delicious but also beneficial for people’s well-being.

Of all the findings though, the antioxidant findings is the best one yet. Even if this were the only good thing about chocolate, it would bring about the fact that consuming chocolate in moderation is not a sin but a healthy habit. As we are all aware of now, antioxidants aids in preventing the negative effects of free radicals in the body. Eating fruits and vegetables is very advisable to get sufficient antioxidants and reduce the risks of cancer. Now, eating chocolate can be advised as well!