Eat Smart Chooses Chocolate that is ‘Good for Your Heart’

• Dark Chocolate is a heart-healthy choice. Because it has high flavonoids.

• The nutrients in chocolate help balance the circulatory system and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

• Eating less than 50-100 grams of dark chocolate a day every day may reduce the risk of death from heart disease better than those who do not eat it at all.

A lovely girl who receives a chocolate heart on Valentine's Day ought to beam. Because in addition to being tasty, chocolate also has a number of health advantages, but only if it is truly ‘Good for the Heart’. We'll come to that in a moment and concentrate on it. That's ‘Dark Chocolate’ when referring to chocolate.

According to research, dark chocolate is the greatest option for health-conscious consumers. Dark chocolate offered in stores frequently comes in bar shape since it has the largest percentage of cocoa. Additionally, there is as much cocoa as you wish to pick from. Due to the high percentage of cocoa (70–85%), the flavor is strong. Bittersweet, sour, and sweet compared to conventional chocolate, there is less milk and sugar. In addition to being simple to consume it functions as a bar and may also be melted and heated to a European-style drink.

Dark Chocolate Makes the Heart Healthy

Because dark chocolate has a lot of essential vitamins and minerals for the body. Hence promoting greater blood circulation by nourishing the blood. prevents high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

• The American Heart Association has confirmed that cocoa powder contains antioxidant polyphenols called bioflavonoids. Live a lot Help reduce cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Aids in preventing blood clotting. It reduces the overall risk of heart disease and increases blood flow to the brain. Helps to increase memory efficiency in the elderly as well.
• Theobromine is a chemical that supports the health of the blood vessels and heart. lowering blood pressure and stimulating the heart to lessen myocardial ischemia
• Iron and other minerals found in chocolate, including potassium, zinc, and magnesium, support blood nutrient absorption. It might lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
• Dark chocolate contains large amounts of omega-9 fatty acids, or oleic acid, substances that have been shown to be effective in research. It can help reduce inflammation in the body and blood vessels.
• Dark chocolate has a small amount of caffeine compared to coffee. Can help stimulate the central nervous system Allows the heart to pump blood to the various organs well, making you feel refreshed energetic, energetic.

Dark Chocolate Increases Levels of Good Fat and Reduces Bad Fat

• According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the European Society of Cardiology, flavonoids and polyphenols in cocoa can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.
• The main ingredient in premium chocolate and craft chocolate. What Thai people call cocoa butter or cocoa butter (Cocoa Butter) is the natural fat that is excreted while cocoa beans are ground and subjected to heat from the production of cocoa powder. Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that is not used to produce harmful fat.

Dark Chocolate Reduces Stress

As soon as the body receives chocolate The brain secretes endorphins. or messages of happiness that make the mood better but besides that, there are other substances. That help create a mood on Valentine's Day.

• Phenylethylamine-PEA Helps create neurotransmitters that help reduce stress. It is considered an important factor that makes eating chocolate feel 'feel good' and also increases sexual energy.
• Anandamide works to alleviate discomfort. It regulates body temperature and improves mood.
• Chocolate contains the amino acid tryptophan. It is yet another effective stress reliever.

Dark Chocolate Helps You Sleep Well

• Caffeine and theobromine, in little amounts, do not cause sleeplessness or palpitations. Help us sleep better Getting enough sleep has a direct impact on our heart health.

Although several studies in Sweden and Iran, including one published in the British Medical Journal 2012, suggest that eating chocolate "may" reduce the mortality rate of patients with late-stage ischemic heart disease. can be lengthened However, it is an epidemiological study in humans, so it is considered only moderate evidence. There are no clear clinical studies on the reduction of mortality and morbidity rates. but even so The American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology also agrees that eating chocolate is quite good for health. But should be eaten in the right amount per day, about 50-100 grams, 1-2 times a week. in conjunction with exercise and other nutritious diets.

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