A Fit and Sweet Life

From a young age, we're told to not eat too many sweets, including chocolate. However, dark chocolate, especially if it has a high percentage of cacao, can actually be good for you. The world is becoming a fitness freak and our special one may avoid eating chocolates – but there is a solution to that as well. Yes, you read it right- and the solution to this is giving Dark Chocolates to your loved ones. Dark chocolate is rich in minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. The cocoa in dark chocolate also contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which may provide several health benefits.

 
There are numerous benefits of having dark chocolates which include- 

● lowering cholesterol levels 

● preventing cognitive decline 

● reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems 

● Athletic performance 

Chocolate comes from cacao, which is a plant with high levels of minerals and antioxidants. Commercial milk chocolate contains cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and small quantities of cacao. In contrast, dark chocolate has much larger amounts of cacao and less sugar than milk chocolate. Furthermore, due to the cardiovascular benefits of Dark, experts say flavonoids present in dark chocolate can help increase blood flow to the brain. As a byproduct of this, you will get more oxygen to your brain and move toxins out of the brain more quickly. This protects your brain and can help prevent neurodegenerative conditions, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

 
So what’s the best way to consume Dark Chocolate? When choosing which type of dark chocolate to eat, a higher percentage of cacao is best. The more cacao, the more healthy nutrients, the less sugar, and the less other potentially negative ingredients, experts say. In particular, 80% cacao is the minimum that they recommend for achieving health benefits. Hunnes says that you can have up to 20 to 30 grams per day of 80% Dark chocolate , though if it's a lower percentage, you may want to eat a smaller amount each day.