Bad news for fans of the sweet - dark chocolate is still bad for your health. Although in recent years scientists have said the opposite.
A huge number of studies confirm the benefit dark chocolate Saturated with a large number of antioxidants, which fight free radicals that contribute to the development of malignant tumors, and rapid aging. In addition, it was reported that dark chocolate contains procyanidins, lowering blood pressure and protects the heart.
Still, the chocolate is harmful to health, although it is more useful white and milk chocolate. Yes, in the dark a lot of antioxidants, but also so full of calories and saturated fat. For example, 40 g dark chocolate entire 227 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat (60% of the recommended daily dose). However, the same amount of milk chocolate and only 210 calories 7 g fat (37% of the daily dose).
Therefore, to preserve the useful properties of dark chocolate should be eaten in small doses (no more than two standard squares of tiles per day), do not forget about the benefits of fruits and vegetables. For example, in one apple variety "Red Delicious" contains the same amount of procyanidins as in 47 g of dark chocolate, but a total of 150 calories.
However, scientists have never said that dark chocolate is useful in any quantities. A number of studies conducted by experts from the US, Europe and East Asia have shown that a moderate consumption of chocolate can indeed bring benefits for human health, protecting it from a number of dangerous diseases.
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