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Dark Chocolate – Safe Pleasure
I notice that with most sweets, the more I eat the more I want and the worse I feel. So I switched to dark chocolate as my “sweet” of choice. It is not actually very sweet, and that is a big benefit. Because dark chocolate is low in sugar, it doesn’t trigger my desire for more. I can be satisfied with a small amount without craving other sweets.
Dark chocolate has been recognized for a number of health benefits. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, a group of antioxidants naturally found in certain fruits, vegetables, teas, wines, nuts, seeds and roots. Flavonoids are thought to reduce the risk of blood clots and to increase the blood flow in arteries. Cocoa has been found to have nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times those found in green tea.
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Cacao – Beyond Sinful Pleasure
Chocolate is one of my favorite soul-food that is often savored to give the wicked pleasure. When the chocolate melts so creamy and soft in the mouth, it gives the euphoric feeling.
From a psychological perspective, chocolate is proven scientifically to ignite your senses and help to release endorphins (i.e. the happy hormones). In this sense, chocolate is indeed a soul-food that can help to uplift your mood and feelings.
Of course, one cannot consume too much chocolate. The chocolate that we have been consuming is full of sugar and additives that are not too friendly for our general health. This is not the ‘true’ chocolate and the ‘true’ chocolate is true chocolate is rather bitter.
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Fresh Hot Cocoa – More Effective in Reducing High Blood Pressure Than Green and Black Teas
Just recently, a wave of enthusiasm towards green and black teas as heart healthy drinks has made these Oriental favorites into popular American drinks. But one treasure from ancient Americas stole the attention from these drinks–fresh hot cocoa. Which is the best of the three? Let us examine cocoa’s properties.
Cocoa can reduce high blood pressure more effectively.
According to a recent research, cocoa stands a better chance at lowering blood pressure compared to black tea and green tea. It turns out that this rich, dark drink can produce results almost similar to laboratory-produced medications prescribed for blood pressure. With this effect, it is possible to reduce the odds of developing blood pressure-related illnesses. Disorders can be reduced by as much as 20% among regular fresh hot cocoa drinkers.
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