6 Reasons Why Chocolate Is Good For Your Health

Chocolate lovers, give us a cheer! Wow, almost 99.99% of us love, adores, and fantasize chocolate- the only solution to half of world’s problems! But, while you were drowned in the love of chocolate, there grew another group of people who questioned the glorious reign of chocolate; they cornered it, named it a crook and threat to the beautiful waistline. People raised brows, some frowned, some nodded, some shrugged, some even shaken their head, but almost all had a little place left for the love of chocolate, even in the heart of heaters. But, let’s see why it has always been worth the love and appreciation.

Here is why chocolate is good for your health

1.Chocolate Lowers cholesterol

Researchers say that, chocolate helps reducing LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or “bad fats” in blood and there is a chance that the plant sterols (PS) and cocoa flavanols (CF) in chocolate bars might have some effect on cholesterol levels. Even chocolate those have PS and CF, help in improving the functioning of cardiovascular health and prevent the heart from aging.

2.Chocolates are kind to your skin

How can something like chocolate not be kind! Yeah, right, they are kind and empathetic to our skin. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols, catechins, flavanols, Flavonoids that protect our skin from harmful UV rays and improve the quality of our skin. Dark chocolate contains minerals like Sulphur, magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, and calcium; protein, fiber, good fats like oleic acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B8 and Vitamin E that help nourishing the skin and prevent premature aging.

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3.Promotes Healthy Cardiovascular System

Cocoa is a rich source of polyphenols help decrease the level of oxidized LDL cholesterol by increasing the level of HDL cholesterol. It helps in better circulation of nitric oxide and improves endothelial function. Moreover, dark chocolate is associated with improving healthy insulin level in blood.

4.Chocolate is good for your gut

Cocoa beans are rich sources of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant. The good bacteria in colon feed upon these antioxidants and get absorbed into the bloodstream. Polyphenols helps increase the good bacteria in your colon by keeping it healthy. Moreover, dark chocolate helps increase the lactobacilli and bifidobacterial species and decreases the level of clostridia levels in guts.

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5.Chocolate improves memory

Now, you know why people in love gift chocolate to each other? Yeah, to make a ‘LONG LASTING’ impression! Scientists recommend that consuming a couple of cups hot chocolate every day improves your brain function, keeps the brain cells healthy, improves blood circulation in brain, reduces the chance of memory decline and Alzheimer’s in older adults.

6.Chocolate curbs appetite

Now that’s something every girl dreams about! Yes, dark chocolate helps in curbing appetite by making about 20 percent less calorie intake. Phenylethylamine (PEA) in Chocolate promotes the better secretion of endorphin levels and decreases your hunger level.

Now you have six amazing reasons to steal a bite of chocolate (for the ones on diet) or an entire block of chocolate (the ones blessed with higher metabolism). And before you just make your way to the store to stock your shelves with chocolate, just wait a sec. The benefits of chocolate can only be effective if it contains less sugar and more cocoa which means higher percentage of advantages of chocolate. Let us know what you think. Till then, stay fit, stay happy!!