A new study from the Swinburne
University of Technology found that eating dark chocolate could calm you down.
How? Apparently, it all has to do with antioxidant-rich, Polyphenols. Found
naturally in dark chocolate, polyphenols respond to brain receptors associated
with anxiety. Even more interesting, common anxiety medications and polyphenols
may work through a similar biological system to target anxiety receptors,
according to the study.
Looking for more reasons to up your
antioxidant intake and enjoy more dark chocolate? Here
are 3 (as if you need any):
·
According to
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “Polyphenols are the most abundant
antioxidant in the diet.” Their total dietary intake makes their antioxidant
rate 10 times higher than the intake of vitamin C and 100 times higher than the
intake of vitamin E.
·
Dark
chocolate is versatile. You can enjoy it in a traditional bar, or melted and
poured over your favorite sweets. For just a hint of something sweet, dark
chocolate also tastes great added to granola, yogurt or cereal.
·
Because of
is high pure cocoa content, dark chocolate contains a greater percentage of
powerful polyphenols. So, look at the cocoa percentages in your favorite dark
chocolate, ideally 60% or higher.
Now, next time you satisfy your
chocolate craving, reach for dark chocolate and you could feel more relaxed while
boosting your antioxidant intake. It’s good for you!
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