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\u00a0 \u00a0 The Health benefits of chocolate<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, chocolate is lauded for its tremendous antioxidant
\npotential. The higher the cocoa <\/span><\/span>content, the more health benefits
\nthere are and the less sugar content, which is better for overall
\nhealth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dThe recent discovery of biologically active phenolic compounds<\/span>
\nin cocoa has stimulated research on its effects in aging, oxidative<\/span>
\nstress, blood pressure regulation, and atherosclerosis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The potential benefits of daily chocolate consumption, may include:
\nImproved liver enzyme levels, preventing cognitive decline, reduced
\ninsulin resistance, reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems,
\nmight help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels,
\nalso known as \u201cbad fats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dark chocolate has the highest cocoa content, which means it has<\/span>
\nthe highest levels of antioxidants \u2013<\/span>specifically, flavonoids \u2013 which
\nare molecules that can prevent some forms of cell damage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who eat chocolate every day were found to have reduced
\ninsulin resistance and The effect was stronger the higher the
\nchocolate consumption, the team reports.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Drinking tea and coffee, rich in the
\nantioxidants polyphenols, have the
\npotential to spur chocolate\u2019s benefits
\nfor reduced risk <\/span><\/span>of developing diabetes,
\nheart disease, or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectant mothers: eating 30 grams
\nof chocolate every day during pregnancy
\nmight benefit fetal growth and development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

** Studies suggest moderate chocolate
\nconsumption at least once weekly.
\n<\/span><\/span>There are health benefits to chocolate,
\nand, there are negative aspects to chocolate. As ever, moderation
\nis the key. Overconsumption can lead to health problems, such as
\ntooth decay and obesity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Findings in the British Journal of Nutrition from a study by<\/span><\/span>
\n Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom<\/span><\/span>
\n Luxembourg Institute of Health<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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