By: Kate M. Serrano
For someone who is conscious about his or her weight, curves and diet,
chocolate is something that’s ticked off the diet plan. But not all chocolates
are created equal. If it is your weakness, indulging the right stuff is not
only delicious; it also benefits your heart, skin and whole body. A recent
research by the Louisiana State University revealed that certain bacteria in
the stomach namely Bifidobacterium and lactic acid eat dark chocolate, ferment
it and release anti-inflammatory compounds that benefit the heart.
When these compounds are absorbed by the human body, they lessen the inflammation of cardiovascular tissue, decreases the chance of blood clot therefore reducing the long-term risk of stroke. People who have just the right amount of dark chocolate a day tend to have lower BMI than those who don’t. The researchers also found that eating solid fruits such as pomegranates and acai could gain even greater health benefits if they eat dark chocolate with it. Dark chocolate is also good for the skin. It contains antioxidants that can improve blood flow, promote a healthy glow, fight wrinkles and protect from sun damage. Aside from its awesome taste, it contains serotonin which acts as an anti-depressant, reduces stress hormones and boosts the release of dopamine, the “feel good” hormone.
In effect, eating dark chocolate will make you feel happier. For all of its health benefits though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories and it does not replace prescribed medication so experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.
When these compounds are absorbed by the human body, they lessen the inflammation of cardiovascular tissue, decreases the chance of blood clot therefore reducing the long-term risk of stroke. People who have just the right amount of dark chocolate a day tend to have lower BMI than those who don’t. The researchers also found that eating solid fruits such as pomegranates and acai could gain even greater health benefits if they eat dark chocolate with it. Dark chocolate is also good for the skin. It contains antioxidants that can improve blood flow, promote a healthy glow, fight wrinkles and protect from sun damage. Aside from its awesome taste, it contains serotonin which acts as an anti-depressant, reduces stress hormones and boosts the release of dopamine, the “feel good” hormone.
In effect, eating dark chocolate will make you feel happier. For all of its health benefits though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories and it does not replace prescribed medication so experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.
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