Chocolate Chocolate is one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. It is well loved and often brings comfort to the consumer. But is it good for you? . The purer the #chocolate (the more #cacao, less milk and sugar), the healthier it can be. When consuming chocolate, you want to aim for darker chocolate […]
Chocolate is one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. It is well loved and often brings comfort to the consumer. But is it good for you?
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The purer the #chocolate (the more #cacao, less milk and sugar), the healthier it can be. When consuming chocolate, you want to aim for darker chocolate that’s at least 70% cacao.
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Dark chocolate is full of nutrients like #fiber, #iron, #magnesium, #potassium, and #zinc. It’s rich in antioxidants and can help improve blood sugar levels and blood circulation, which leads to reduced risk in heart disease. All good things!
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But it’s also full of sugar, #unhealthy fats and carbs, and high in calories. Not to mention, too much can have a serious effect on your #DentalHealth.
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While there are several pros and cons to eating chocolate, short answer is that chocolate, like most good things, should be consumed in moderation.
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Do you know of any other benefits of #darkchocolate?
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