What are the ingredients contained in chocolate?
Chocolate usually contains about 30-40% cocoa. According to the National Life Center's "Chocolate Singing high cacao (results report)" released on February 6, 2008, cacao contains dietary fiber, theobromine, and caffeine that have diuretic and excitatory effects. It contains. Maybe some people are talking about it to change their mood. On the other hand, because it contains a lot of fat and sugar, overeating may become an enemy of diet. Be careful not to overeat.
Meanwhile, it is said that the ingredients of chocolate are attracting attention in terms of health because they have the effect of lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Let's take a closer look.
Does Chocolate Reduce Stroke Risk?
According to a study by the National Cancer Center, chocolate is expected to have a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases. This study focuses on stroke.
Based on the results of a survey of 84.59 million men and women who developed a stroke during the follow-up period, we found that women who consume a lot of chocolate have a lower risk of developing a stroke. On the other hand, in men, there was no association between chocolate intake and the onset of stroke.It seems that chocolate may reduce the risk of developing a stroke.
It is beneficial to consume as much food as possible
Overeating, on the other hand, is not safe. How much is it best to eat a day? According to the Japan Chocolate and Cocoa Association, it is better to take about 5 to 10 g of bitter chocolate a day for health benefits such as improving lifestyle-related diseases.
According to the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan's "Chocolate singing high cacao (results report)", those with a lot of cacao components contain more caffeine and fat than normal chocolate, so people who are sensitive to these components Should be taken with caution.
It's chocolate that I eat casually, but it actually had a great effect. Avoid overeating and eat little by little every day when you can relax. Please refer to it as well.
What types of chocolate can be expected to have health benefits and what are the precautions?
There are many types of chocolate, but the one that is especially expected to have health benefits as introduced is high cacao chocolate, which contains 70% or more cacao. It is said that the higher the cacao content, the more abundant cacao polyphenols.
However, although chocolate is good for you, it is high in fat and sugar, so be careful not to overeat.
In particular, high cacao chocolate has more health benefits, but because it contains a lot of cacao, it has more fat and higher energy (calories) than general chocolate. Obesity and weight gain can result from overeating.
Should I be careful during pregnancy?
Chocolate also contains caffeine, which acts like theobromine. As with theobromine, be careful of an overdose of caffeine. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, take extra precautions.
According to the British Food Standards Agency's announcement (2008), an overdose of caffeine inhibits fetal growth during pregnancy because it takes longer for caffeine to disappear from the blood than when not pregnant. It is said that there is a potential for increased health risks such as low birth weight.
The upper limit of caffeine intake during pregnancy is required to be 200 mg, but the caffeine content of high cacao chocolate is equivalent to 70 to 120 g per 100 g. Please note that the upper limit of this caffeine intake is the value including other foods and beverages containing caffeine. Be aware of adjusting the amount you eat by referring to the nutrition facts label.
What ingredients go well with nutritious chocolate?
Next, we will introduce ingredients that can be expected to have further health benefits when combined with chocolate.
Why don't you enjoy a different flavor and texture than when you enjoy it with chocolate alone?
- Soy milk: Prevention and improvement of poor circulation
In addition, since soymilk can also obtain protein, it can be expected to have the effect of increasing metabolism.
For this combination, we also recommend hot soy milk chocolate that warms your body and healthy raw chocolate made from soy milk.
The hot chocolate mix of Dandelion Chocolate is also delicious with warm soy milk.
- Marshmallow ... Beautiful skin and hair
In other words, it is thought that an Active intake of amino acids leads to beautiful skin and hair. Speaking of the combination of chocolate and marshmallows, the classic barbecue dessert "S'more" is famous, in which baked and melted marshmallows are combined with chocolate and sandwiched between crackers.
- Almonds, walnuts ... Improve bowel movements and blood flow
Almonds are also attracting attention as superfoods that contain ingredients such as vitamin E and oleic acid. Especially because it is rich in dietary fiber, it can be expected to improve bowel movements. In addition, walnut omega-3 fatty acids to improve blood flow and, polyphenols with antioxidant action to reduce the aging of the body and blood vessels, vitamin B group might include.
Dandelion Chocolate Almond Chocolate is a caramelized California single-origin almond coated with plenty of Dominican cocoa bean chocolate.
You can enjoy the elegant aroma of "coffee cherry" drifting from chocolate and the palatable aroma of almonds.
Keep the right amount of chocolate and enjoy it
It turns out that chocolate is not only delicious but also has health benefits. However, "overeating" can lead to health risks, so be careful about your intake when eating.
Please enjoy chocolate while enjoying the combination with other foods as introduced in the article.