Carol DM
Yes I have started yet another new series. Today is another rainy day and nothing to do but read and learn more information to share with you.
Starting with #10, I will share with you the top ten healthiest foods in the world.
I will also list the reasons they are healthy. Something to think about when you decide what you should be eating.
I hope you don’t mind reading and maybe learn something. I knew about dark chocolate but I wasn’t aware of all of the health benefits.
10. DARK CHOCOLATE
Health benefits of dark chocolate
- The flavonoid compounds present in cocoa (main ingredient of dark chocolates) have antioxidant effects. It can protect the cells from damage that is caused by the action of free radicals. In that way the dark chocolates can protect against heart disease.
- The flavonoids in dark chocolate can reduce the level of harmful LDL cholesterol. It lowers the risk of heart attack.
- The dark chocolate intake will improve the blood flow to the brain and skin. It improves your brain function and also great for a healthy skin.
- The serotonin chemical in dark chocolate act as anti-depressant agent and improves your mood.
*Allways remember everything is about moderation. Too much of anything is not good.
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I’m with Lacho on this one. I only like milk chocolate. White is okay. Dark is just too bitter. I do like to cook with it though.
I know dark chocolate is healthier choice but sometimes … my mouth crave for unhealthy version :}
I have 85% chocolate at home. I didn’t know all the benefits of it. I realized that it could reduce the level of harmful LDL. I need this. In my opinion, the ten healthiest foods in the world are almonds, oily fish, broccoli, apples, honey, blueberries, sweet potatoes, porridge, kelp and cress.
I was surprised t ht many benefits as well. It is a favorite of mine. I will be doing the top ten, one post at a time.
you can only do once a day, cause I have to eat the healthy food 🙂
That was my plan. This one is a good healthy food.
yes my wife adores dark chocolate I am sending her the link!
Dark chocolate is my favorite, berries, nuts, green leafy veggies etc follow.
Same here, I love the dark and the white.
It is always interesting to learn about different culture different food
I agree, these will be the top ten world foods.
For me, chocolate is one of the best, plus, nuts, and also greens. Vegetables of any kind, something green, something yellow or orange or red to guard against cancer and a type of healthy carbohydrate (our New Zealand Kumara is very good for you- a type of sweet potato).
Yet some will have other ideas.
I also believe in fruit as well.
I agree and I try to eat fruit every day. Thanks Pam.
I love dark chocolate and speaking of which I am going out a bit tomorrow so I will pick up some.
Good idea, enjoy your chocolate. Take care.
We are off to a good start. I hope the rest of the foods are as delicious, hehe.
Maybe not as good but I like the ones I see so far. 🙂
It will be very interesting to find out. I also love dark chocolate. But I didn’t know all the facts.
I wasn’t sure of all of these facts either.
Dark chocolate is one of the planet’s most powerful sources of antioxidants . I love it!
Yes, another reason to have more.
I love dark choclate. I will have chocolate ice cream with semi sweet morsels for breakfast
And it is supposed to be healthy. I love it as well.
It is so great that dark chocolate is no longer the appetite ruiner..
I like chocolate but milk only … I don’t like black and white chocolates … I’m special or not
I like them all. Enjoy the milk chocolate!
Please post the top ten healthy foods. I Love dark chocolate.
That is what I am doing. I started with number ten, and will work my way up to number one.