Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Almost everyone loves to bite into the smooth silky texture of chocolate and have their taste buds moan in delight. But, people often refrain from indulging in these fantasies as they choose to be fit by staying on track with their diet. 

But, what if chocolate could now be part of your diet? 

There are many studies that show that dark chocolate is loaded with important nutrients that positively impact your health. 

Hence, in this article, we will go over the benefits of consuming dark chocolate along with list 3 of our favourite dark chocolate snacks which we make. 

The Benefits of Consuming Dark Chocolate

A Powerful Source of Antioxidants 

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, commonly known as ORAC is a technique used to measure the antioxidant activity of certain foods. Many studies and researches have found that raw, unprocessed cocoa beans are the highest-scoring foods among those that have been tested. This is because dark chocolate is loaded with multiple organic compounds, which are active biologically that also function as antioxidants. Among these are polyphenols, flavanols, catechins, and others.

May Prevent Heart Diseases and Lower The Risks of Strokes 

Studies show that the highest benefit of dark chocolate is improving heart health. For example, a popular study conducted between the link between chocolate and cardiovascular disease found that people who ate more chocolate every day had a lower probability of suffering from heart disease or stroke.

Improves Your Mood  

Along with your heart, chocolates are also considered to benefit your brain, according to some of the studies. This is because chocolate consumption stimulates neural activity in those areas of the brain that are associated with pleasure and reward. This not only decreases stress but also drastically improves your mood.

Lose Weight 

There are many myths around chocolate that consumption of this delicacy makes you gain weight. While this is true for some types of chocolate, research shows that dark chocolate may play a role in controlling your appetite, which can help you lose weight. Of course, the quantity should be controlled, or it will counteract any potential weight loss.

3 Best Dark Chocolate Snacks

Black Velvet 

Indulge in this box of 8 pieces of no sugar dark chocolate disks, which are garnished with dried fruits. These disks are 70% cocoa, for which we have provided a list of numerous benefits above. Added to this, a blast of amazing taste will surely leave you craving for more.

Chococonut Berries 

Chocolate, cranberries, and coconut is the perfect combination of taste and health. So, it’s a no brainer that the Chococonut Berries tops our list, with 8 health snacks packed in a box.

Choco Peanut On A Date 

The classic combination of chocolate and peanuts, this snack makes the most of both chocolate and peanuts, while the wafting smell of both the ingredients tantalizes your senses. The box contains 4 chocolate peanut butter energy balls, with no sugar added.