Feeling low all day???...You just need a bar of chocolate and you are ready to hit the party with a full bang...Well the all time favourite chocos have more than taste associated with them..Here are few benefits that our daily dash of chocolates provide us.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and the risk of a heart attack.
- Being rich in fibre,it helps you to feel full and helps you to eat less.
- Dark chocolate contrary to the myths is actually very good for your skin.The type of antioxidants called flavonoids offer a great deal of protection against UV.
- Cocoa has anti-clotting and blood-thinning properties which improves blood circulation.
- Chocolate contains serotonin, a natural anti-depressant. It also stimulates endorphin production, which creates feelings of happiness and pleasure.Now you know why people pop in a choco when they feel sad or depressed.
- Chocolate also inhibits cell division of cancer causing cells and reduces inflammation thereby fighting cancer.
- Research has found that the theobromine in chocolate prevents tooth decay by eliminating streptococcus mutans, a bacteria found in the oral cavity that contributes to tooth decay.
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