{"id":14610,"date":"2021-11-01T20:47:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14610"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:31","slug":"9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate","title":{"rendered":"9 Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Reduce_Blood_Pressure\" >Reduce Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Aids_in_Diabetes\" >Aids in Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Skin_Protection_from_Sun\" >Skin Protection from Sun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Helps_Fight_Depression\" >Helps Fight Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Controls_Cough\" >Controls Cough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Enhances_Brain_Function\" >Enhances Brain Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Prevents_Cardiovascular_Disease\" >Prevents Cardiovascular Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Assists_in_Pregnancy\" >Assists in Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/9-benefits-of-eating-dark-chocolate\/#Packed_with_Nutrition\" >Packed with Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Are you finding it hard to believe that dark chocolate can be beneficial for you? It&#8217;s time to unveil the truth about your guilty pressures! The <a href=\"\/dark-chocolates\">best dark chocolate<\/a> is not only a medium for taste and enjoyment but a source of nutrition as well.<\/p>\n<p>We are not talking about the beautifully packed dark chocolates you get in the market, rather the raw ones. Jam-packed with health values, sugar-free dark chocolates should become your medicine cum sweet pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into the rich knowledge of the 9 benefits of eating dark chocolate that will reap results for years.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>Reduce Blood Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14612 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Reduce-Blood-Pressure.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Blood Pressure\" width=\"607\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Reduce-Blood-Pressure.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Reduce-Blood-Pressure-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><br \/>\nGot a blood pressure problem? Get yourself the best of the best dark chocolate. While medication is the smartest way to cure your high BP issues, chocolate is indeed the cheapest (also, the tastiest).<br \/>\nFruits and vegetables are undoubtedly the best natural sources of antioxidants; cocoa bean is highly potent in the same department with several nutritional values as well.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aids_in_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Aids in Diabetes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aids-in-Diabetes.jpg\" alt=\"Aids in Diabetes\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aids-in-Diabetes.jpg 590w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aids-in-Diabetes-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><br \/>\nNow, diabetes is one such disease to which many have fallen prey, even little kids. So, the way to tackle it without sacrificing all the joys of life is to consume the best dark chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>Chocolates are known to boost endothelial function and insulin resistance. The first is vital in maintaining arterial health, while insulin resistance checks the future development of diseases like diabetes.<br \/>\nIf you are looking for an additional way to prevent diabetes, opt for sugar-free dark chocolate, as its flavonoids help to modulate the irregularities.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Protection_from_Sun\"><\/span><strong>Skin Protection from Sun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Skin-Protection-from-Sun.jpg\" alt=\"Skin Protection from Sun\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Skin-Protection-from-Sun.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Skin-Protection-from-Sun-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nAre high SPF sunscreens not working out for you? How about you try consuming cocoa beans to get that needed sun protection? If you can get raw cocoa beans and get the highest quality and best dark chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>Consumption of dark chocolate leads to a rise of Minimal Erythema Dose (MED) that tells how much exposure is required for the skin to be affected by the sun. So, in short, healthy dark chocolates are your new sunscreen.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_Fight_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Helps Fight Depression<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14615 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helps-Fight-Depression.jpg\" alt=\"Helps Fight Depression\" width=\"528\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helps-Fight-Depression.jpg 612w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helps-Fight-Depression-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><br \/>\nWe all know that half the world is fighting against depression. While there are many ways to help boost one&#8217;s mood and get rid of depression, eating healthy dark chocolates is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>They help release three mood-boosting chemicals- theobromine, anandamide and phenethylamine, that help to improve one&#8217;s frame of mind. These chemicals make one happy by increasing the excitability levels and giving energy.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_Cough\"><\/span><strong>Controls Cough<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14616 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Controls-Cough.jpg\" alt=\"Controls Cough\" width=\"566\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Controls-Cough.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Controls-Cough-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><br \/>\nCocoa has a chemical called theobromine. This chemical helps antagonise the vagus nerve&#8217;s activity.<\/p>\n<p>What is the vagus nerve? It is a part of the brain, that when activated, can trigger coughing fits. The chemical helps reduce its effects and bring calm to the body. Scientists are looking for a way to induce theobromine into cough medicines.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_Brain_Function\"><\/span><strong>Enhances Brain Function<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14617 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enhances-Brain-Function.jpg\" alt=\"Enhances Brain Function\" width=\"562\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enhances-Brain-Function.jpg 870w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enhances-Brain-Function-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enhances-Brain-Function-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Enhances-Brain-Function-810x526.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><br \/>\nThere is a recent study on chocolate benefits to improving cognitive processing. Moderate intake of healthy dark chocolate can improve memory, abstract reasoning, visual awareness and scanning.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that flavonols in chocolates can help people with mental math and also enhance memory. Perhaps, you should try eating sugar-free dark chocolate before your exam study time.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevents_Cardiovascular_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Prevents Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14618 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prevents-Cardiovascular-Diseas.jpg\" alt=\"Prevents Cardiovascular Disease\" width=\"540\" height=\"302\" \/><br \/>\nA few small scale studies have proved that regular yet moderate intake of cocoa can bring positive results in our fight against cardiovascular diseases. While some authorities are still debating to call sugar-free dark chocolates a food or drug, the effects it shows certainly are medicine-like.<\/p>\n<p>However, it does not mean that you consume a heavy dosage of dark chocolate and do not work on any other factors for your heart&#8217;s improvement. Chocolate can only do so much as long as it&#8217;s eaten in modest amounts.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assists_in_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>Assists in Pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14619 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Assists-in-Pregnancy.jpg\" alt=\"Assists in Pregnancy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Assists-in-Pregnancy.jpg 801w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Assists-in-Pregnancy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Assists-in-Pregnancy-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><br \/>\nWho does not want a healthy baby? While the soon-to-be parents do not miss any chance to improve their baby&#8217;s health, one section they can forget about is sugar-free dark chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>Pregnant mothers are normally at risk of suffering from preeclampsia- a condition when due to high blood pressure, the blood supply to the fetus gets cut off. To prevent this problem, a regular dose of the best dark chocolate should be highly beneficial.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packed_with_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>Packed with Nutrition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14620 \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Packed-with-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Packed with Nutrition\" width=\"572\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Packed-with-Nutrition.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Packed-with-Nutrition-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Packed-with-Nutrition-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Packed-with-Nutrition-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><br \/>\nWe already know that our favourite healthy dark chocolate has antioxidants and qualities that improve health\u2014however, the other nutritional values lie in just half a cup of pure cocoa. So, let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Theobromine, 880 mg<br \/>\n\u2022 Phosphorous, 30% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Riboflavin, 6% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Iron, 33% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Calcium, 5% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Omega-6 fatty acids\u2014378mg<br \/>\n\u2022 Niacin, 4% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Manganese, 83% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Zinc, 40% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Copper, 80% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Riboflavin, 6% of your daily value<br \/>\n\u2022 Caffeine, 99 mg<br \/>\n\u2022 Magnesium, 53% of your daily value<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you finding it hard to believe that dark chocolate can be beneficial for you? It&#8217;s time to unveil the truth about your guilty pressures! The best dark chocolate is not only a medium for taste and enjoyment but a source of nutrition as well. 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