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7 Reasons Why You Should Eat Dark Chocolate

benefits of dark chocolate

No matter what time of the year it is, chocolate is a delicious snack and with Christmas around the corner, you may find yourself wanting to indulge. If it’s one of your favorites, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging. Instead, you can take advantage of the many health benefits of dark chocolate!

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The darker you go, the more benefits you get, so aim for a bar with at least 70% cacao.

Milk chocolate has a lower percentage of cacao solids with higher sugar and fat content.

White chocolate contains no cacao solids at all. This means milk chocolate and white chocolate are not as beneficial.

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7. Lower Blood Pressure

Flavanols stimulate the cells in the walls of your arteries to produce nitric oxide, which helps the arteries relax, improves blood flow, and lowers blood pressure. This ultimately reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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6. Improve Heart Health

Cocoa contains antioxidants called polyphenols and flavanols, which protect the heart.

One study showed that people who ate dark chocolate more than five times per week had a 57% lower risk of heart disease.

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