Ayoko Ahite
Dark Chocolate is any chocolate containing 50% to 100% cocoa. It has a low sugar level and no milk. You may or may not like the bitter taste, but you can’t deny all the great benefits of Dark Chocolate.
According to Endocrine Abstracts and Everyday Health, Dark Chocolate benefits people with diabetes because it is low in sugar.
Dark Chocolate contains antioxidants called Flavanols. Flavanols protect blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and regulate blood pressure, lowering cardiovascular disease risks. Flavanols also play an essential role in the growth and survival of brain cells, improving cognitive function and slowing cognitive decline.
Dark Chocolate is also rich in minerals such as Iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and phosphorus, which improve immunity, bone, teeth, and sleep quality.
We can choose from various brands of Dark Chocolate, and the pictures below show a few of them.
Here is a relevant blog comment for the post “Chocolate – The Darker the Better”:
“Thank you for sharing this informative post about the benefits of dark chocolate! I was not aware that it could be so beneficial for people with diabetes due to its low sugar content. I am also impressed by the fact that dark chocolate contains antioxidants called flavanols, which have numerous health benefits such as protecting blood vessels, reducing inflammation, and improving cognitive function. I will definitely consider incorporating more dark chocolate into my diet, especially since it is also rich in essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc. Thanks again for the great post!”