Is Dark Chocolate good for you? Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Go peeling off that slab of milk chocolate! Today, Coach Alvin will tell you the benefits of dark chocolate, not its sweeter more delectable counterpart. You may refer to the links below for products recommended: Lindt EXCELLENCE 95% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar: https://amzn.to/3TPTZVQ Green & Black's Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, 85% Cacao : https://amzn.to/3TMZTHj Endangered Species - Dark Chocolate Bars Box 88% Cocoa : https://amzn.to/3eZokmg Second Nature Dark Chocolate and Nut Medley Trail Mix, : https://amzn.to/3VTrGaS Tom & Luke Original Dark Chocolate Snackaballs Healthy Snacks : https://amzn.to/3F8UzKl Support us by donating on patreon : / fitivate Sg Dr Wellness podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Cu1yTR... Free home based workout for all - https://fitivate.com/fitness/ Fitivate YouTube channel: / fitivate Fitivate e-shop for wellness product - 10% off first time buyers ( SINGAPORE AUDIENCE ONLY ) https://fitivate.com/shop/ Visit our health and wellness website: https://fitivate.com and facebook @feelfitivated Visit our clinic website: https://www.vitacare-clinic.com and our facebook @vitacarefamily When we speak of dark chocolates, it is typically those that have 70% and above of cocoa content. Of course the more percentage the better but that Would mean the more bitter it will be. Now why are dark chocolates beneficial? Firstly It is good for your heart It may help to lower heart diseases as the rich flavonoid antioxidants are said to protect against cardiovascular diseases by raising good (HDL) cholesterol and lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol. Number 2, it boosts mental clarity and your mood. Think more clearly and be happier with dark chocolate! It may help to lift your mood, raise mental processing and boost memory. That is the reason why when you some of your friends going through a rather sad period of their life, they will tend to find comfort by stuffing themselves with chocolates. It really helps. It is a free radical protectant. As mentioned, dark chocolates are rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols that protect the body and cells from free radical damage. It is also very good for your gut health It is a beneficial prebiotic which serves as food for the good bacteria or probiotics in our gut. Helps with weight management. If you are looking to lose weight, dark chocolates may help, as it can act as an appetite suppressant, preventing you to eat more than you need. It also aids diabetes management as it may help prevent and manage the chronic illness through improving of insulin sensitivity in the body. It also protects the skin from the ravages of UV rays from the sun as it is rich in sun protecting antioxidants known as phenol and catechins. In fact, chocolate has 4 times more of these antioxidants than green tea. Last but not least, dark chocolates are affordable and very easy to purchase from your neighbourhood supermarkets. A word of advise will be to read the labels when choosing. Always remember to choose dark chocolate that has more than 70% cocoa content. White chocolate, milk chocolate or those that have high amounts of sugar should not be considered. Even for dark chocolates, consume in moderation at about 20 to 30 g a day. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Good for your heart 02:06 Free radical protectant 02:22 Good for Gut Health 02:35 Helps with weight management 02:49 Aids Diabetes management 03:01 Protects skin from UV rays 03:23 Affordable & easy to purchase 03:30 Tips to choose the right Dark chocolate #darkchocolate #benefits #SgDrWellness #Vitacarefamily #Fitivate #CSKaesthetics #DrChenYiming #Singaporedoctor #Youtube #Singaporeclinic #Familymedicine #Healthiswealth #preventionisbetterthancure #Singapore
