Dark chocolate, at 2 squares a day is good for a healthy heart and arteries. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, cocoa powder and have protective effects for the heart, chartered most scientific studies on the subject.
Good news for the greedy, dark chocolate is good for cardiovascular health. Already renowned for moral boosting and fight control fatigue, there are countless virtues.
Phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, and manganese, dark chocolate is full of nutrients, minerals and trace elements that contribute to the immune defense, metabolic processes facilitate and participate in the growth and regeneration of tissue.
Cocoa beans are rich in flavonoids, molecules found in plants with antioxidant properties fight free radicals. Their study is experiencing a resurgence of interest since attributed to them anticancer properties, as well as in the cardiovascular field.
In July 2012, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has even recognized that consumption of daily 200 mg flavonoids (contained in dark chocolate 10g high cocoa content) was beneficial for the elasticity of blood vessels, thus contributing to a better blood circulation.
Flavonoids also limit the appearance of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase clotting thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B3 helps in turn to reduce clogging of the arteries explains the French Federation of Cardiology.
Selon a study published in the European Heart Journal and presented at chocolate and Health Symposium in Paris 22 June 2010, daily consumption of chocolate would reduce cardiovascular disease by 37%, the risk of vascular stroke (stroke) by 48% and 27% that of myocardial infarction. It’s preventive effects mainly pass by a decrease in blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factor.
Better still favor traditional manufacturing methods, than those reduces the intake of flavonoids by adding artificial flavors, preservatives, colorings, texturizing agents and fat or sweet ingredients. Dark chocolate contains at least superior 30% cocoa powder is less sweet and have superior nutritional qualities. Chocolate milk contains only 20% white chocolate.
Chocolate remains a food in moderation because its energy supply is important. One hundred grams of dark chocolate corresponds to 500 kcal, the equivalent of a quarter of our daily needs.