Chocolate is Healthy For You

Experts agree that Chocolate is one of the few foods that taste awesome while providing significant health benefits. In fact, there is considerable evidence that cocoa can provide powerful health benefits, especially if you choose good quality — dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.

 Here are 5 Things you should know:

1. Dark Chocolate Is Nutritious. It is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and a few other minerals.
2. Dark chocolate may Improve Cognition, Prevent Memory Loss and Improve Brain Function by increasing blood flow.
3. Dark Chocolate Could Improve Blood Sugar Levels, and Reduce the Risk of Developing Diabetes
4. The bioactive compounds in cocoa may improve blood flow in the arteries and cause a small but statistically significant decrease in blood pressure.
5. Cocoa and dark chocolate have a wide variety of powerful antioxidants. In fact, they have way more than most other foods.

 In summary, A couple of squares of dark chocolate a day could not only be good for your heart, but may also improve brain function, alleviate stress, and lower the risk of diabetes.