Who would have thought that chocolate can actually do you more good than harm? Recent studies revealed that chocolates can actually be a part of a healthy diet. As per Telegraph, eating too much of the coca goodness may be unhealthy, but eating it in the right amount can offer numerous health benefits.
Numerous researches have been focusing on the benefits of chocolates, and most of them were able to pinpoint its health benefits. Dark Chocolate is known to be good for the heart circulation and brain function.
As of the latest research, the study suggested that event the dreaded milk chocolate may be able to provide "valuable nutrients which can lower the chances of heart problems." Listed below are numerous health benefits of chocolate.
It is enriched with Anti-oxidants
As per Best Health Magazine, dark chocolates are fully loaded with anti-oxidants which can aid in our system detox. It has "disease fighting flavonoids", which are antioxidants that can also be found in red wine and many fruits and vegetables.
It helps lower cholesterol
Though this may only be a small study from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, but they were able to find out that daily consumption of "cocoa flavanol containing dark chocolate" has the capability to lower cholesterol and can improve blood pressure.
Aids in concentration
Daily Mail Online then added that chocolate can help boost one's concentration. It can be helpful for individuals that would have trouble concentrating once their blood sugar levels would drop. As per the website, chocolate has a low glycaemic index which can give you a long lasting energy after consuming it because it doesn't give you a quick boost on your blood sugar.
It triggers alertness
It is packed with theobromine, which is a caffeine like substance that triggers wakefulness.
