What is it about
chocolate that keeps us coming back to this same discussion; chocolate and
heart health? The Washington Post came published yet another article on this
topic today, quoting yet another scientific study on chocolate and heart
health. And this one, like many before, is great news for those who are
die-hard chocolate fans, and at the same time are concerned about heart health.
According to the
Washington Post, eating dark chocolate every day for 10 years could reduce the
likelihood of heart attacks and strokes in some high-risk patients. Do I have
your attention yet? Of course, much like the many studies before this one, not
all chocolates apply here. Dark chocolate is the healthiest for your heart, but
why?
Dark chocolate, according
to WebMD, is a potent antioxidant. But what is an antioxidant? Dark chocolate
apparently contains a great amount of nutrients and enzymes that prevent the
development of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke,
Alzheimer’s, Rheumatoid arthritis and cataracts. These amazing antioxidants are
great little fighting elements that a packed into dark chocolate.
Why is dark chocolate
better for heart health then milk chocolate? Well, the answer should be right
there in the question. Milk chocolate is made from dairy, while dark chocolate
is derived specifically from the actual cocoa bean itself, which is full of
phytonutrients and antioxidents.
Now, don’t go running to the store to buy some dark
chocolate to cure all of your hypertension issues. Maintaining a healthy blood
pressure and healthy heart requires far more then just eating dark chocolate,
although more and more studies are proving what an asset dark chocolate is to
heart health. But keeping your blood pressure low involves a healthy diet,
getting those l-arginine supplements, staying active and breaking bad habits.
No comments:
Post a Comment