Chocolate is produced by crushing the cocoa beans and then ground it to produce cocoa liquor. This liquor is then further processed into chocolate by mixing fat and sugar.
Chocolate is available in several types, depending on the proportion of cocoa used, as well as the amount of sugar and any other ingredients added to the mixture. The three main types of chocolate are dark chocolate, white chocolate, and milk chocolate.
Dark chocolate is believed to offer the greatest health benefits as it contains the highest levels of flavonoids, which act as antioxidants.
The antioxidants in dark chocolate help stabilize free radicals and also :
*Prevent cell damage
*Slow down the aging process
*Prevent heart disease
*Stabilize blood sugar
*Lowers Blood Pressure
*Reduces cholesterol
*Improves mood
*Protect skin
*Prevent stroke
*Cure anemia
*Improves eyesight
*Improves cognitive function
While eating dark chocolate can lead to the health benefits described above, but remember that chocolate is high in fat and sugar content, so limit your chocolate intake to 7 ounces, or no more than 200 grams a week.
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