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Chocolate: the defender and protector of the Body

Attention all chocolate lovers! Have you ever felt bad about sneaking in your favorite chocolate in your diet? Or how about going a little overboard with the chocolate dessert? Well Thereâ € ™ s no need to worry. Believe it or not, chocolate is good for your overall health! After years of being crushed Science has finally decided to give chocolate the respect it deserves.

The chocolate is known to contain over 300 chemicals, and has been a series of studies by universities and other scientific organizations. Some results in the scientific community support positive health benefits of chocolate
1. Cacao, the source of chocolate, contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. Course this is offset by the high sugar content of chocolate milk.

2. The smell of chocolate may increase theta brain waves resulting in relaxation.

3. Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, the ambient light.

4. The cocoa butter in chocolate contains oleic acid, a fatty monounsaturated can raise good cholesterol.

5. Drink a cup of hot chocolate before meals may actually diminish appetite.

6. Men who eat chocolate live a year longer than the others.

7. The flavonoid chocolate may help keep blood vessels elastic.

8. Chocolate increases antioxidant levels in the blood.

9. Mexican healers use chocolate to treat bronchitis and stings insects.

10. The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, leading to a feeling of well-being.

Another set of solid chocolate is the amount of antioxidants that are naturally. Most of us have heard that antioxidants are good for you but what about antioxidants? Basically, Antioxidants get rid of things in our bodies that attack the DNA in the membranes turn damage to cells and our hearts to combat cancer and heart much more likely. These attackers often called free radicals attack our cell structure and are the cause of aging, there is no way to stop them attacking us. In theory, the more you eat more antioxidant, you can live, because they contribute to defend the body against the aggressors. Antioxidants are found in many natural plants. You can tell how rich in antioxidants that are color € ™ s bearings plant or plant itself. More color, the food contains antioxidants. For example, blueberries, cranberries and raisins Red all black, all rich in antioxidants intense. Now look at the natural chocolate color is so dark, it is almost black, making it one of the healthiest foods you can put in your mouth. Keep in mind it is natural that the chocolate was not too advanced. The researchers found that the premium and / or minimally processed cocoa contains flavonoids similar to those found in green tea. According to preliminary studies, these antioxidants been linked to help accomplish the following in the body:
â € ¢ Decreased blood pressure
â € ¢ It improves circulation throughout the body
â € ¢ low mortality from heart disease
â € ¢ Improved endothelial cell function blood vessels
â € ¢ Protection against destructive molecules called free radicals that cause cancer, heart disease and stroke cerebral
â € ¢ improve digestion and stimulate kidney
â € ¢ It has been used to help treat stones patients with renal anemia, and lack of appetite
There are two different types of flavonoids called catechin and epicatechin. Catechins, which were recently found to be abundant in cocoa and minimally processed chocolate can also help prevent heart disease and possibly cancer, as well as stimulate the immune system, according to recent studies. Dark chocolate has recently been found to contain more than three times the amount of catechins as that found in tea. Chocolate is also a good source of copper and magnesium, which helps regulate heartbeat and blood pressure.
So, well, okay worth eating chocolate, but as in any food, amount of mass can be destructive. By giving someone a basket of chocolate candies or some of them may actually cause an emotional lift, but also health outcomes. Have you ever had any chocolate today?

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