Smooth, Yummy, Dark Chocloate's Benefits !!!

What is Dark Chocolate :

Dark chocolate is made up of sugar, cocoa , cocoa butter and with no milk content.
These contents bvary from brand to brand, No milk content make it different from Milk Chocolate.
Additionally it contains emulsifier and vaniall which keeps it smooth.

 Cocoa solid  comprises cocoa bean, cocoa powder, cocoa butter and chocolate liquor.
Brands available in Dark Chocolates are : Bournville, Lindt Dark and so on.

Semi-sweet chocolate, bitter chocolate and extra dar chocolates are some of the names given for different types of dar chocolates based on the content of the chocolate present, these names are given by the manufacturers to differentite between dark chocolates with more intense falvour.

Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits.

1) Good for Your Heart

Consuming  small amount of dark chocolate twice or thrice a week can help lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and also prevents the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

2) Good for Your Brain

Dark chocolate controls blood flow to the brain and also to heart, and hence improves cognitive function. It also helps to reduce any risk of stroke.
Dark chocolate also contains several chemical compounds which has a positive effect on your mood and cognitive health. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), the same chemical your brain creates when you feel like you're falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release endorphins, so it will make you feel happie and full of Joy.
Dark chocolate also contains caffeine, which is like a mild stimulant.

3) Control Blood Sugar

Dark chocolate helps keep your blood vessels healthy and your circulation unimpaired to protect against type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin resistance by helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to use your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar levels and keeps it controlled and regulated.

4) Full of Antioxidants

Dark chocolate is full of  antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are responsible in the aging process and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark chocolate can protect you from cancer and slows the signs of aging.

5) Contains Theobromine

Dark chocolate contains theobromine, which can help to harden your tooth enamel.Hence, unlike most other sweets, lowers your risk of getting cavities if you practice proper dental hygiene.
Theobromine is also a mild stimulant, though not as strong as caffeine but can help to suppress coughs to some extent.

6) High in Vitamins and Minerals

Dark chocolate are rich in vitamins and minerals which is beneficial for your health.
Contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations:

• Potassium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Iron

The copper and potassium  helps prevent against heart stroke and cardiovascular ailments.
The iron aids iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other heart disease.