Chocolate is one of
my weaknesses and learning to consume it in moderation has been
difficult for me. Chocolate is often seen as a dieter's number one
item to avoid, but there are benefits to consuming chocolate, more
specifically dark chocolate.
The main fat in
chocolate is a stearic acid. Stearic acids are saturated fats that
have been known to not raise blood cholesterol levels. Dark chocolate
contains phytochemicals. The phytochemicals in dark chocolate are
classified as flavonoids, which act as antioxidants to decrease
inflammation, reduce plaque buildup in arteries, increase
HDL-cholesterol levels, deactivate carcinogens, and inhibit cancer
development.
While it does have
benefits, chocolate should be consumed in moderation. I eat chocolate
almost every day and my favorite is dark chocolate. Limit yourself to about one ounce of chocolate per day. Dark chocolate
seems to contain the most health benefit so try to choose this option
when possible!
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