Good news for foodies!
Did you know that dark chocolate is excellent for your health?
This is not a joke. And it's even scientifically proven.
It protects the heart, reduces stress, reduces hypertension, improves concentration.
And that's not all... The benefits of chocolate on our health are many.
I no longer have any reason to feel guilty about eating my favorite chocolate bar!
Here are the 14 health benefits of dark chocolate that I invite you to discover . Watch:
One of the primary benefits of dark chocolate is that it's good for your heart.
It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke (cerebrovascular diseases).
According to a German study, relayed by Le Figaro, consuming chocolate would reduce the risk of stroke by 48%...
And it doesn't stop there since this study also found a 27% reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction.
"These findings appear to be related to lower blood pressure (BP) in chocolate eaters.
This is very interesting, because it is well established that even a very modest decrease in BP reduces cardiovascular risk", explains Professor André Vacheron, cardiologist, member of the Academy of Medicine.
All the credit goes to the flavonoids found in dark chocolate.
These powerful antioxidants limit the risk of atherosclerosis and contribute to the flexibility of the arteries.
If you are a stressed person, chocolate is your best ally to fight against this evil.
Eating chocolate provides all the magnesium and theobromine you need.
This is important to keep you in shape and thus effectively fight against stress and anxiety.
These two substances present in large quantities in dark chocolate balance the nervous system.
This increases the effects of neurotransmitters such as serotonin which acts against stress, anxiety and depression.
Do you play sports? Then, eat dark chocolate!
According to some studies, eating 40 g of dark chocolate increases athletic performance .
Why ? Because epicatechin is a flavonoid found in dark chocolate.
It dilates blood vessels and decreases oxygen consumption.
If you're preparing for a marathon, you know what you have to do!
The good cholesterol is necessary for digestion, but bad cholesterol can clog the arteries.
Chocolate plays a protective role, as it contains antioxidant properties.
Thus, dark chocolate is one of the foods that lower bad cholesterol for the benefit of the production of good cholesterol.
In addition, the vitamin B3 it contains helps reduce the clogging of the arteries to allow you to be healthy.
Cocoa contains 4-5 times more antioxidant substances than black tea.
They effectively fight against free radicals that attack the structures of our organism.
Among these antioxidants is catechin.
It helps to keep a young body and to fight against wrinkles.
Interesting, isn't it?
It's a good excuse to get a chocolate facial.
But be careful, it only works with dark chocolate.
Milk chocolate does not contain enough antioxidants. Too bad!
Best of all, dark chocolate is recommended for pregnant women.
Finally something you can eat while pregnant without feeling guilty!
Indeed, it would have a good effect on the blood circulation of pregnant women .
But that's not all!
It also improves the functioning of the placenta and helps the growth of the fetus.
On the other hand, it reduces hypertension.
Indeed, eating dark chocolate daily would reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia by 69%...
In other words, a complication related to high blood pressure.
It is not only in pregnant women that dark chocolate reduces hypertension.
Dark chocolate is valuable for lowering blood pressure in all those who eat it regularly.
According to a German study, consuming 6 g of dark chocolate a day would lower blood pressure.
Because dark chocolate contains a lot of polyphenol antioxidants that have a positive effect on our body.
Among its superpowers, dark chocolate boosts your concentration and your vigilance.
Indeed, it contains theanine.
It is an amino acid whose role is recognized for relaxation and attention.
But be careful, your chocolate must contain at least 60% cocoa.
So, choose a good quality chocolate with 70% or 85% cocoa.
Want to improve your memory without taking drugs?
Stock up on dark chocolate!
Thanks to flavonols, the influx of blood increases in the hippocampus.
It is a part of the brain that is associated with memory.
Thanks to dark chocolate and its antioxidants, you stimulate this area essential for learning and memorization.
And if your children have to do revisions for an exam, offer them a small square of chocolate.
As we have seen, dark chocolate helps improve memory and concentration.
So it won't surprise you if I tell you that it preserves cognitive function , fighting against aging.
It would also be a precious weapon to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Thanks WHO ? Thank you flavonoids!
If you sleep badly, it may be because you lack magnesium .
And you got it, dark chocolate is rich in magnesium.
Its magnesium concentration is interesting:84 milligrams of magnesium for 100 g of 40% dark chocolate.
Eating it regularly allows you to fill up with magnesium.
You will enjoy yourself and find a restful sleep.
This is one of the most surprising virtues of dark chocolate!
Because it must be recognized, dark chocolate is rich in fat and calories. This is undoubtedly one of its main misdeeds
However, it contains a high level of catechins.
This antioxidant has an important role in weight loss and muscle refining.
As we have seen, it also contains a lot of magnesium.
And it's high in fat, but relatively low in sugar.
As a result, dark chocolate can help you lose a few pounds (provided you don't overdo it!).
It's amazing, isn't it?
If a coughing fit is ruining your life, enjoy a dark chocolate bar.
What report will you ask me?
Well, know that it contains theobromine.
And this bitter compound has antitussive virtues .
In my opinion, it is definitely the best medicine to stop a cough naturally;-)
You were probably told when you were a child:don't eat so much chocolate, you'll have a liver attack!
In fact, it's quite the opposite that happens... At least, as far as dark chocolate is concerned.
Thanks to its richness in antioxidants, cocoa is a real liver protector .
And studies prove that chocolate is good for the liver in healthy people...
But also for the liver of those who are sick in particular with HIV or hepatitis C.
The antioxidants present in dark chocolate help fight against inflammation and aging of certain organs including the liver.
With all these benefits associated with dark chocolate, I'm sure you just want one thing:
Bite into a dark chocolate bar!
But be careful, as always, everything is in moderation!
3 tiles a day of dark chocolate is the maximum quantity to treat yourself and take advantage of its benefits...
Without suffering the negative consequences!
That's about 30g of chocolate and 150 calories.
But be aware that 10 g (1 tile) per day of dark chocolate enough to take advantage of its benefits...
Especially if you want to lose weight!
Personally, I love chocolate...
And I just found 14 good reasons more to eat when I feel like it...
Anyway, the conclusion?
There's no reason to deprive yourself of a good square of dark chocolate from time to time.
