Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dark chocolate keeps us away from doctors

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Dark chocolate keeps us away from doctors

Eight reasons to eat dark chocolate:


1. Lower blood pressure

Flavonoids of cocoa helps normalize blood pressure and lower cholesterol. It was shown that dark chocolate is almost as effective as antihypertensive drugs because not only reduce tension but decreased by 20% the risk of heart attack and 8% risk of premature death.

2. Increases blood flow to the brain

Because of flavonoid cocoa, the brain blood vessels dilate and allow penetration of larger quantities of blood and oxygen. Therefore, when eating dark chocolate help the brain to fight fatigue, insomnia or aging. Flavonoids is also found in wine, green tea or blueberries.

3. Mood

Phenylethylamine, a chemical secreted by the brain, which is found in chocolate, induces a state of euphoria and excitement during eating.

4. Improves blood sugar levels

Is due to all flavonoid. The more chocolate is rich in cocoa, both contain a higher amount of flavonoids. An Italian study shows that dark chocolate rich in flavonoids reduce the risk of diabetes.

5. Reduces risk of heart attack

According to a U.S. study a few squares of dark chocolate consumed daily reduce by 50% the risk of heart attack. The study showed that blood coagulates more hard in people who eat chocolate.

6. Fighting fatigue

A British study shows that adults who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and eating every day for almost a week, about 50 grams of chocolate with a cocoa content of 85%, do not feel tired.

7. Raises “good” cholesterol and lowers the “bad” one

This benefit is mainly due to antioxidants, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

8. Reduces cough

A British study shows that a substance in cocoa may be more effective than even a cough medicine. Moreover it has no side effects as happens in case of medicines.

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Many thanks to Health Magazine!

1 comment:

Katherine Thayer said...

My sister in law who is working at http://assistedlivinglittlerockarkansas.com provide Dark chocolates for their residents.

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