Healthy Chocolate That's Rich in Antioxidants Sweetened with Stevia
Who would have ever thought that chocolate could be a health food?
Recent studies are showing that rich natural chocolate that has not been overly processed has several health beneficial properties.
Of course the studies that showed these benefits were not based on typical high sugar, milk rich, overly processed, low grade chocolate products, like chocolate syrups and powered cocoa mixes found at your neighborhood supermarket. But, healthy chocolate that still contains flavanol, the same potent plant compounds found in other plant based foods such as wine and green tea.
Flavanol-enriched chocolates are often seventy percent dark organic cocoa which offers far more antioxidant benefits. Of course, a chocolate bar also contains some fat, but most bars are created with saturated vegetable fat. This type of fat behaves in an artery-friendly way, much like olive or canola oil.
Chocolate for a Healthy Heart
The flavonoids in chocolate actually help to slow the process of the "bad" LDL cholesterol from clogging the arteries, and at the same time supports blood platelets from becoming less likely to clump and cause clots. Flavanols may be associated with controlling another chemical in the body that regulates the arteries. This chemical is known as nitric oxide and is a compound that is critical for healthy blood flow and pressure. Therefore eating some healthy dark chocolate may be good for your heart health.
Sure, you'll find healthy dark chocolate a bit more expensive and not as sweet as milk chocolate. But it is rich in flavonoids because of the way it's processed. As time goes by, we are going to find more healthy food manufacturers celebrating the news about chocolate and antioxidants. They will fund studies to do more research to learn what the minimum and maximum daily requirements are of flavanol-enriched chocolate. Once we know the daily antioxidant dosage it will be incorporated into many different supplements and healthy food products. They most likely will be sugar free and dairy free. We just hope that studies will also take into consideration the health risks of using artificial sweeteners and use healthy stevia instead.
Diabetic Safe, Healthy Chocolate Drink Sweetened with Stevia
You will want to check out this Healthy Chocolate powder mix that does not contain sugar or fat and tastes even better than standard products that are loaded with sugar, milk fat, and proteins. It is specially formulated for diabetics who long to have their favorite sugary delights but are unable to do so because of diet restrictions. With a Diabetic hot chocolate (sweetened with Stevia), you can now enjoy a hot cup of cocoa without having to worry about your increased blood sugar levels and the related complications. Even if you are not a diabetic, but health conscious of the negative effects of sugar, overprocessed chocolate, and milk fats, this hot chocolate will satisfy your need for a sweet treat will helping you reduce your daily calorie intake.
This cocoa mix tastes better than the usual store bought powder mixes, because it wasn't formulated in a day. It took many years of painstaking research and experimentations to get the right flavor and the right taste. Another benefit of this chocolate mix is that it is loaded with antioxidants to help in strengthen your immune system. The association between chocolate and antioxidants has already been proved and this Healthy Chocolate contains more antioxidants than standard chocolate products. Antioxidants are good for the body because they help in eliminating free radicals that can harm the basic cell structure and can even lead to the development of fatal diseases such as cancer, kidney related problems, and even heart disease.
Now you do not have to punish yourself by putting restrictions on your diet. With this healthy chocolate mix, you can now enjoy your favorite chocolate drink, without worrying about your health or your weight.
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