Is it possible that our beloved chocolate May actually be good for us? This is nutrition news we have all been waiting for. So, here's the scoop on chocolate and its health benefits. Yes, you read right, health benefits!
Recent studies show that cocoa and dark chocolate with high cocoa content contain many heart healthy antioxidants. They contain a compound called flavonoids which may help prevent oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood. There is also some evidence that these flavonoids may prevent certain types of cancer.
It is important that we are all on the same page here, not all chocolate have these health beneficije.Zdravi flavonoids found in chocolate are found in cocoa butter and cocoa substances. Milk chocolate is diluted with milk and sugar, and contains small amounts of these substances, therefore providing fewer health benefits. So, for those of you who love dark chocolate this is your lucky day! Dark chocolate, cocoa content of more and more antioxidants it contains. The quality of chocolate you consume is also važno.Kakao butter is quite pricey so less expensive brands will replace cocoa butter with milk fats and hydrogenated oils which are bad for our health. Look for quality chocolates with their main ingredients like cocoa butter and cocoa substances. Unsweetened cocoa powder is one of the purest forms of chocolate you eat less fat and calories than other chocolates.
While this is great news for all chocolate lovers, do not forget that most chocolate (unless you use unsweetened cocoa powder) still contains sugar and saturated fat.
I note kalorija.Unca of chocolate contains about 135 calories. So, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or an ounce of chocolate once in awhile to contribute to your health, not your waistline!
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