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Eat Chocolate! 20 Reasons It Can Be Helpful<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bri Groves (From the Swimming World Archive)<\/p>\n

Chocolate is often labeled as a cheat food, guilty pleasure, or rich dessert but these categorizations neglect its health benefits. To do chocolate some justice and give swimmers a couple excuses to eat this tasty treat, we’ve come up with 20 unexpected benefits that accompany chocolate consumption.<\/p>\n

The more chocolate is processed, the fewer health benefits accompany the product. For this reason, health experts often recommend consuming varieties of unsweetened, raw dark chocolate. However, processed chocolate can still bring a superfood boost, provided there aren’t too many additives.<\/p>\n

1.High in Antioxidants<\/h3>\n

Flavanols, naturally-occurring compounds that occur in plant foods like cocoa, act as antioxidants and help to counteract free radicals in the body.<\/p>\n

2. Blood Pressure Benefits<\/h3>\n

Dark chocolate has been shown to lower blood pressure in people with high stress levels or chronically elevated blood pressure.<\/p>\n

3. Lower LDL Cholesterol<\/h3>\n

Eating dark chocolate on a regular basis has been attributed with reduction in LDL cholesterol by as much as 10%.<\/p>\n

4. Natural Anti-Depressant<\/h3>\n

Chocolate is rich in seretonin, a natural anti-depressant. Eating chocolate also stimulates endorphin production, creating feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.<\/p>\n

5. It May Fight Cancer<\/h3>\n

Chocolate has been found to inhibit cell division and reduce inflammation in patients which may be correlated with lower risks of cancer and reduced cancer severity in patients.<\/p>\n

6. Prevents Tooth Decay<\/h3>\n

Theobromine, a natural component of chocolate, prevents tooth decay by eliminating the oral cavity bacteria, streptococcus mutans, <\/em>that contributes to tooth decay.<\/p>\n

7. Longer Life<\/h3>\n

A Dutch study followed 200 men over 20 years and found that large chocolate consumers lived longer than those who did not. Harvard used similar methods and found the same results. Learn more about chocolate’s secrets of longevity here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Less Disease<\/h3>\n

The same Harvard and Dutch studies have attributed chocolate to lower disease contraction and consequential longer lifespans.<\/p>\n

9. High in Magnesium<\/h3>\n

Cacao is extremely high in magnesium, an important mineral that helps to regulate the digestive, neurological, and cardiovascular systems.<\/p>\n

10. Brain Health<\/h3>\n

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University <\/a>found that red wine and dark chocolate can protect the brain following a stroke by shielding nerve cells from further damage.<\/p>\n

11. Higher Intelligence<\/h3>\n

A study at California’s Salk Institute found that epicatechin<\/a>, a chemical in chocolate, may improve memory.<\/p>\n

12. Cough Relief<\/h3>\n

13. Sun Protection<\/h3>\n

London researchers found that after 3 months of eating chocolate with high levels of flavanols, their subjects’ skin took twice as long to develop reddening associated with the beginning of a burn.<\/p>\n

14. Reduced Stress<\/h3>\n

Swiss scientists found that when people with high anxiety levels <\/a>ate an ounce and a half of dark chocolate every day for two weeks, their stress levels were significantly lower and the metabolic effects of stress were partially mitigated.<\/p>\n

15. Diabetes Prevention<\/h3>\n

Theobromine, which occurs in high levels in chocolate, has been found to quiet coughs and soothe throats without the traditional side effects of medication.<\/p>\n

16. Insulin Regulation<\/h3>\n

Frequent consumers of chocolate have been correlated with higher\u00a0insulin regulation and response.<\/p>\n

17. A Healthier Heart<\/h3>\n

In a 9-year Sweedish study of more than 31,000 women, those who ate one to two servings of dark chocolate each week were\u00a0 33% less likely to experience heart failure.<\/p>\n

18. Healthy Fats<\/h3>\n

Chocolate contains Oleic acid, a healthy monosaturated fat that is also found in olive oil.<\/p>\n

19. It Improves Vision<\/h3>\n

Chocolate improves blood flow\u00a0particularly to the brain and the retina, allowing consumers to experience better shortterm vision.<\/p>\n

20. Improves Blood Flow<\/h3>\n

Cocoa has anti-clotting and blood-thinning properties that work in a similar way to aspirin, which can improve blood flow and increase circulation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All <\/i>commentaries<\/i><\/span> are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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