Long touted as an exotic indulgence, a nutritional intake, a dark fantasy-- dark chocolate has earned a reputation of being good. Wait! How could something so rich and luscious be good for health? Well, If you don't believe us, trust the science.
Scientific studies have shown dark chocolate-- the bar containing 50-90% cocoa content having a bittersweet taste is a superfood treat.
The seeds of cacao plant also known by the name of theobroma cocoa are used to make chocolate as cacao is packed with phytonutrients which acts as antioxidants, contains theobromine, and rich in nutrients, thus culminating into the chocolate of wellness.
The darker the chocolate, the better it is because the cocoa is enriched with health-boosting punch. Added milk solids and sugar kill the aroma, purity, and flavor of the cocoa, often making it less healthy and satisfying.
Due to its wellness rewards and great taste, it is cherished greatly for preparing desserts like cake pastries, cookies, etc.
Here are a few benefits of including dark chocolate in your cake
1. Healthy Heart, Healthy Life:
You would probably devour an ounce of dark chocolate upon finding that it keeps your heart healthy. The flavonoids present in the dark chocolates are to be accolated for this. These plant chemicals elevate the level of nitric oxide in the body, which causes blood vessels to relax and helps regulate high blood pressure.
2. Brains Are The Beauty:
It may come to you as a flabbergast, but it is the truth. Dark chocolate in any form benefits your brain. It heightens brain functioning, sharpens memory, and protects the brain from aging. It is due to the antioxidants and nutrients.
3. Weight in Check:
Chocolates have been shunned by waistline watchers. But, not anymore. Because dark chocolate can assist in controlling appetite, thus helping you keep your weight under check. As soon as the dark chocolate melts in your mouth, the brain triggers hormones that signal you not to indulge in binge eating. So, fulfill your sweet cravings and body goals to the fullest with dark chocolate.
4. Picture-Perfect Skin:
Having flawless skin is the greatest blessing. However, not everyone is blessed with this virtue. With little care and a lot of delicious eating, you can evince a glowing and healthy skin. Yes, you heard it right. Scrumptious dark chocolate, dark choco cake, cookies, etc. are all beneficial for skin because dark chocolate is rich in copper, magnesium, iron, to name a few. Magnesium supports collagen production, protein makes the skin look healthy, calcium repair and renew the skin, and antioxidants shield the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
5. Nutritiously Delicious:
Among the potential benefits, one thing for sure: Dark chocolate is richly packed with nutrients. The darker it gets, the more nutritious it becomes. Therefore, take note of the percentage.
So, the next time you feel the adrenaline rush to gorge on something sweet, grab a dark chocolate cake and enjoy to the fullest. No guilt necessary. Also, keep in mind that dark chocolate in any form never fails to leave its healthy touch. Blend the goodness of dark chocolate and sweetness of cake to bake a recipe of wholeness.
