There exist ailments that contain a high content of nutrients that are extremely beneficial when consumed on a regular basis. They are known as superfoods for their high content of nutritional properties they provide when they are consumed as part of a daily diet, delivering numerous amounts of health benefits.
Multiple options exist depending on the needs and objectives of everyone. They can be used as natural home remedies for sore throats, improving sharpness of vision and overcoming tiredness and lethargy. As far as these ailments are concerned some are very easy to find, like nuts, tomato and broccoli and they form part of a healthy diet, they are present in the list elaborated by the World Health Organization (WHO) of what should be included in a healthy diet.
It is widely known that Pure Cocoa powder which is used in the elaboration of chocolate contains powerful antioxidant properties known as flavonoids, and the darker the chocolate, the higher the cocoa content, potentially containing more flavonoids.
In a public study in the magazine, The hypertension Journal, the positive effects of pure cocoa powder rich in flavonoids and its effects on vasodilation in healthy individuals was analyzed.
Investigators administered a dose of 821mg of pure cocoa powder on a daily basis to patients. During the 5 days of investigation the powder induced a constant peripheral dilation and a notable improvement in blood vessel function. This therefore indicates that foods rich in flavonoids can help to protect against possible heart problems such as cardiac arrest.
Furthermore, pure cocoa powder contains a great amount of nutrients which make it a healthy dessert option compared to others which contain added processed sugars and which are made from refined flour.
One ounce of dark chocolate (30 grams) can contain up to 5 grams of fiber, this is almost the same amount as eating a whole apple. It also provides around 65 mg of magnesium, the equivalent of half a cup of boiled spinach and 203 mg of potassium ( half a cup of boiled broccoli)
It is demonstrated that dark chocolate does not raise cholesterol levels as it contains monounsaturated fats that are healthy for the heart and stearic acid which our organisms transform into oleic acid, a principal ingredient found in olive oil. This explains why, contrary to other saturated fats it is neutral in its action against cholesterol and does not raise cholesterol levels.
Buying dark chocolate of the highest quality is comparable to buying a good wine or coffee. Savoring the subtleness of flavors and aromas permitting only the highest satisfaction, including when ingesting only a small amount.
A bar of dark chocolate that contains nuts can have a richer taste compared to that without. It is also a delicious alternative to combine it with red berries and fruits, ginger or tea that contain additional flavonoids.