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Eating Chocolate For Health Benefits And Enjoyment

Published Monday, August 25, 2008 by bloggerblognet83460 | E-mail this post

What if you knew there was a CHOCOLATE that not only tastes incredible, but more importantly is EXTREMELY HEALTHY. Did you know that this is not hype? It is not even someone's wishful thinking. Chocolate has several truly healthy ingredients!But not all chocolate is created equal. There are several unhealthy ingredients inserted into your chocolate that reduce its value to the point where it could be even a liability. That is why most chocolate candy found in grocery stores and convenient markets are not what you are looking for because of the process it goes through that makes it less bitter called Dutching. This process causes the chocolate to lose at least half of its antioxidants. The chocolate is then given additives consisting of caffeine, unwholesome fats, processed sugars, fillers and waxes. None of these ingredients are natural to a body.

Somehow, many people believe that if a food tastes good or if it makes you feel good, then it can not possibly be good for you. The great news is this; we can enjoy the melting of that rich dark chocolate in our mouths without feeling guilty. The reason we do not have to feel guilty is because of the findings that have been made by these researchers concerning why dark chocolate is good for us:

Improves cardiovascular function (that helps reduce heart attacks)

Helps control blood sugar

High in fiber for regularity in the stool

Helps regulate blood pressure

Helps liver function

Helps kidney function

Increases respiratory function (asthma, breathing)

Helps stop joint inflammation (like a breathing inhibitor)

Histamine blocker (helps alleviate allergies)

Appetite suppressant (helps weight loss)

Increases serotonin levels (fights depression)

Decreases LDL "bad" cholesterol (may help decrease chance of a stroke)

Lowers gum disease and cavities

Sexual stimulant (increases blood flow like Viagra)

The food with the highest antioxidant value on the planet is the cocoa bean. It is one of the most complex foods substances on earth containing over 300 chemically identifiable compounds. Chocolate is manufactured from a plant the cacao plant that is packed with potent antioxidants called flavonoids that are the same natural chemicals found in fruits and vegetables that have great positive health effects. It is know that these Flavonoids benefit everything from blood vessels, heart and brain to exercise endurance and long life and help clear cholesterol from arteries and reduce inflammation.

But most of the studies only looked at dark chocolate. What makes it so special as compared to milk chocolate? Simple, there is much more chocolate in dark chocolate. It contains up to 50% more cocoa than milk chocolate which means its flavonoids content is naturally higher.

When enjoyed in moderation, dark chocolate can easily serve as the dessert equivalent of an extra serving of vegetables. So chocolates lovers, enjoy your chocolates, but make them dark!

The baby boomers are becoming more health conscious and love chocolate. Many are looking for a plan B for extra money. Let me invite you to see more about the benefit that dark chocolate contains through research and how to build a successful chocolate business with a top mentoring team. Click on to my website and take a tour.

Bob Barham, and his top mentoring team are building successful businesses through onlinenetworking and is founder and partner of three other business, one being a non-profit that will help bring awareness and preparation for children that could become missing. For more information concerning the online business go to his website at: http://www.wealthdesignteam.com

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