Chocolate comes from the cacao plant with high level of anti-oxidants. Dark Chocolate contains more cacao and less sugar than the regular chocolate with fillers, milk and sugar that make it a little less healthy.
Dark chocolate is rich in minerals, such as iron, magnesium and zinc.
The cocoa in dark chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanoids, which provide the following health benefits:
Powerful Source of Antioxidants
Antioxidants in Dark Chocolate inhibits or prevents the oxidation.
Oxidation is a chemical process that produce free radicals leading to a cell damage. The oxidation of oxidative stress gradually damages healthy cells and contributes to diseases ranging from Alzheimer's, heart disease and stroke to blindness and cancer.
Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure
Raises HDL and Protects LDL from Oxidation
HDL stands for High-Density Lipoprotein. (We call it "The Good Cholesterol" like omega 3 fatty acid)
LDL stands for Low-Density Lipoprotein. (We call it " The Bad Cholesterol" in a sense that, from the word low density; this lipoprotein can be easily oxidized during oxidative stress creating a plaque build up in your artery.
Oxidative Stress pertains to obesity, too much intake of foods high in fats, sugar and processed food but not limited to exposure to radiation, smoking cigarettes or tobocco, drinking alcohol, pollution and certain medications.
The good news is that, the dark chocolate can protect your LDL from oxidation.
Reduce Heart Disease
Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Improve Brain Function
INDULGE YOURSELF WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY AFTER EATING!



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