Chocolate containing cocoa (cocoa beans) more than 70% also have benefits for health, because chocolate is rich in phenolic antioxidants and flavonoids. With the presence of antioxidants, will be able to capture free radicals in the body. The amount of the antioxidant content is even 3 times more than green tea, drink very often regarded as a source of antioxidants.
With the presence of antioxidants, making chocolate into a health drink. Phenol, an antioxidant capable of reducing cholesterol in the blood so that it can reduce the risk of heart attack is also useful to prevent cancer in the body, preventing the occurrence of stroke and high blood pressure. In addition to the fat content in chocolate high quality proven cholesterol-free and does not clog arteries.
Chocolate also contains several vitamins that are useful to the body such as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. In addition, chocolate also contains substances and nutrients that are essential for the body such as iron, potassium and calcium. Cocoa itself is the highest natural source of magnesium. If a person is deficient in magnesium, can lead to hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint pain and problems that women monthly pre-menstrual (PMS). By eating chocolate will add magnesium in daily nutrient intake that causes increased levels of progesterone in women. This reduces the negative effects of PMS.
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