It’s International Chocolate Day and we have compiled some GREAT things about Chocolate:
Chocolate doesn’t make children hyper. source
Health Benefits of Chocolate: source
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Anti-diabetic and anti-obesity
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-inflammatory (including 17 percent reduction in C-reactive protein)
- Anti-thrombotic, including improving endothelial function
- Cardioprotective (including lowering blood pressure, improving lipid profile, and helping prevent atrial fibrillation)
- Improved liver function for those with cirrhosis
- Improves exercise endurance
- Improves gastrointestinal flora
- Lowers Alzheimer’s risk
- May help extend lifespan
- Neuroprotective
- Protects against preeclampsia in pregnant women
- Reduces stress hormones
- Reduces symptoms of glaucoma and cataracts
- Slows progression of periodontitis
Theobromine, a natural cacao extract, is clinically proven to remineralize enamel. It is said, by experts in the dental field, to be a safe and better alternative to fluoride. source
Celebrate with some chocolate!