9 Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate You Should Know About

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1. The 10 grams of fibre in a typical 100-gram slab of dark chocolate are good for your digestive system.

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2. Certain cocoa powders contain more antioxidants than red wine, tea, and even some so-called superfruits like acai, blueberries, and pomegranates.

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3. Like rocket fuel for your gut microorganisms, dark chocolate's polyphenols act similarly to those in fruits, nuts, and seeds.

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4. Theobromine and flavanols, two naturally occurring substances in cocoa, enhance blood vessel function and reduce blood pressure.

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5. Your "good" cholesterol levels rise while your "bad" cholesterol levels fall thanks to polyphenols, which also enhance your total levels of cholesterol.

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6. A deterioration in brain function and associated diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's may be prevented by flavanols.

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7. Many chocolate enthusiasts hold the opinion that chocolate improves mood, and science seems to agree with us.

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8. Dark chocolate that is high in flavanols and antioxidants can help shield your skin from UV ray damage.

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9. More frequent chocolate consumers are considerably less likely to develop type 2 diabetes in the next five years.

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