Boosts your mood and cognitive performance.Epicatechin, the main flavonoid in cacao, improves various aspects of cognition, preserve cognitive abilities during aging, and even puts you in abetter mood(5). Lowers blood pressure.Recent studies found that flavanolslower blood pressureand increase blood ...
Lowers blood pressure Lowers cortisol (body’s main stress hormone) levels Boosts mood Reduces the risk of stroke and developing heart disease Improves memory by improving blood flow to the brain Improves cognitive performance. Increases energy levels Pretty amazing, right!? Oh! You can also use ...
Diabetes – The flavonols in dark chocolate improve insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure. The antioxidants in cacao help suppress colon cancer, improve brain function, and relieve diarrhea. Purchase some of this heart-healthy and to-die-for chocolate from the Grenada Chocolate Company. Sailin...
German scientists suggest that one square a day lowers blood pressure and reduces your risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 40%. The benefits of cacao are delicious! Dark chocolate’s antioxidant capacity is off the charts – five times higher than the antioxidant threshold of an apple! H...
Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure 7/9/2010 - According to a new meta-analysis published last month in the BMC Medicine journal, dark chocolate may help to reduce blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension (1). Compared to control groups, chocolate-eaters had an average reduction in...
lowers blood pressure improves digestion Other ways to use raw cacao: For a sweet, healthy treat, I top plain Greek yogurt with organic chocolate sauce and raw cacao nibs on top. They provide a bold crunch that makes a nice snack! Chrystal from Happy Mothering suggests putting raw cacao in...
An article posted on the Daily Superfood Love website notes that cacao contains as many as 700 polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce bad cholesterol levels, slash blood pressure rates, and mitigate the hardening of arteries. This, in turn, improves blood circulation and lo...
Not only does it enhance both cardiovascular and mental well-being, but it also lowers body mass index (BMI) and insulin resistance. However,... Dark chocolate and pistachios: The power snack duo that fights inflammation and heart disease4/9/2013 - Snacking on pistachios and dark chocolate ...