Dark Chocolate- Our Health's Well Wisher

Chocolate is a weakness for each one of us. It is a bar of happiness. A single bite of the bar, can fill our hearts with immense pleasure. That feeling is something different and magical…..

But at the same time, the thought about the calories in one bar can spoil everything. As a result, we try to avoid it. But deep down in our heart we just want to grab the chocolate.We start wondering that something as delicious as chocolate can be harmful for our health…

But this is a myth that needs to be cleared. The truth is that chocolates are good for our health, irrespective of the calories that it contains. But this depends on the type of chocolate one eats. There are three types of chocolates, i.e., DARK CHOCOLATE, MILK CHOCOLATE and WHITE CHOCOLATE. Out of the three dark chocolate is the best one. This is because it contains more amount of cocoa (more the amount of cocoa, better for our health).

Health benefits of dark chocolate

1. It is very nutritious. If you buy quality dark chocolate which contains good amount of cocoa, then it is rich in nutrients. It also contains other important nutrients.

2. It is a good source of antioxidants and antioxidants are important for our body. Antioxidants are good for our skin. These antioxidents are very useful for our body.

3. It can help in improving blood flow. Also it helps in lowering blood pressure.It is a good option to take when your blood pressure increases, as it will help in lowering it and will help us to feel better.

4. It can decrease the risk of heart diseases by decreasing the risk factors. Also it helps in reducing insulin resistance which is again a risk factor for many diseases.

5. It protects our skin from sun.According to a study, flavones from cocoa can improve blood flow which is good for our skin. This also helps in protecting our skin. More the amount of flavones, healthier it is for our body. Dark chocolates usually have large amount of cocoa in them.

6. It can help in improving brain functioning. It helps in improving the cognitive skills of an individual and helps in better functioning of the brain.

So now we can enjoy chocolate, as it is good for our health. But make sure you eat a dark chocolate which contains 70% (or more) amount of cocoa. Dark chocolate is not harmful, but one should make sure that they eat a dark chocolate which contains 70% (or more) amount of cocoa.