We all love eating chocolates, and on knowing the benefits of eating chocolates the happiness of having them doubles up. Cocoa in chocolate has flavonols which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, also dark chocolates have a high percentage of cocoa powder and flavonoids. Chocolate has become a very popular and delicious food product and its demand is increasing day by day. Here are some good reasons to eat chocolate.
It boosts your mood
Chocolate contains tryptophan which is an amino acid used by the brain for making serotonin, the neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy and boosts the energy level.
It reduces the risk of stroke
Eating a high-quality dark chocolate once or thrice a month can protect women from heart failure. A small amount of dark chocolate every day can help keep the heart and cardiovascular system running.
It enhances your brainpower
Eating any type of chocolate once a week may improve memory and concentration power. Consumption of high flavonol cocoa improves the blood flow in the brain. Cocoa also contains stimulant substances like caffeine as theobromine which can improve the brain function.
It Improves skin health
Chocolate acts as a mild sunscreen. The antioxidants and flavonols present in chocolate helps keep your skin healthy, glowing and flawless. Eating dark chocolate can slow down the ageing process.
It lowers blood pressure and bad cholesterol
The antioxidants in chocolates may lower the blood pressure and cholesterol levels and maintain the health of blood vessels.
It is a natural stress reliever
Eating dark chocolate every day for two weeks can lower the level of stress hormone- cortisol. It helps relieve emotional stress.
It reduces the risk of diabetes
Dark chocolate is the best dessert for diabetics as it has flavonoids which can protect from type-2 diabetes by lowering insulin resistance.
