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Learn How Chocolate Lowers Heart Risks by healthfulng: 5:09pm On Jul 20, 2015 |
Eating chocolate bars daily have proven, it can lower your risk of developing any heart disease. Apart from the heart it also lowers body weight. According to recently published journal on the heart, about 21,000 middle-aged and older people, who ate 16 to 100 grams of chocolate a day, had a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke.People used to habits of eating higher amounts of chocolate for years weigh less and regularly exercise. They also have lower waist-to-hip ratios, blood pressure, and other factors that point to a lower risk of developing heart disease. A chocolate is loaded with a lot of nutrients that can positively affect your health. It is made from the seed of the cocoa tree; it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. A 100 gram of a dark chocolate bar combined with about 70-85% cocoa contains:89% of the RDA for Copper. 98% of the RDA for Manganese. 11 grams of fiber. 67% of the RDA for Iron. 58% of the RDA for Magnesium It also has a high amount of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. A chocolate bar contains plant sterols and cocoa flavanols, which have effects on cholesterol levels. According to a study, regular consumption of chocolate bars containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols support cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood pressure. http://healthful.com.ng/learn-how-chocolate-lowers-heart-risks/ |
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