Chocolate can be good for you!
Have you wonder why you have a pleasurable feeling after eating chocolate? It contains Phenylethylamine (PEA), responsible for stimulant effect, releases natural feel-good chemicals called endorphins in your brain. PEA is released by the brain when people are falling in love. Not you know why people give Chocolate and get Chocolate for Valentine's Day.
Also studies shown that, primarily Dark Chocolate, is known for health benefits and values because it has the highest percentage of cocoa solids. Therefore, more antioxidants, that can protect your body and promote good health. Chocolate is one of nature's most concentrated sources of theobromine. It has been shown to reduce coughing and has been used in "natural" cough medicine preparations as a cough suppressant. It reduces the possibility of a heart attack, improve blood flow and reducing blood pressure. It contribute to improved cardiovascular health. Scientists have also discovered that cocoa may help maintain healthy arteries.
One average dark chocolate bar
• 14 percent of the daily requirement for copper, a key component of enzymes that form skin-strengthening collagen.
• can deliver nearly 12 percent of your daily magnesium requirement, which help reduce the risk of several chronic illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• contains natural sources of potassium, which studies have shown to be a key factor in affecting blood-pressure and stroke.
• contains iron, nearly 7 percent of the required daily allowance, a key component of overall good health and the most common nutritional deficiency
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