{"id":25536,"date":"2021-01-18T22:36:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T17:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=25536"},"modified":"2021-01-18T22:36:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T17:06:11","slug":"7-excuses-to-eat-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/7-excuses-to-eat-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Excuses To Eat Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve been locking chocolate strictly in the dessert category, you\u2019re missing out. Chocolate has been used since ancient times to\u00a0treat many health problems and has proven to\u00a0be\u00a0an\u00a0irreplaceable asset to\u00a0any diet. So, if\u00a0you want to\u00a0eat chocolate every day, especially for breakfast, now you have an\u00a0excuse\u00a0\u2014 or\u00a07.<\/p>\n

1. It\u00a0improves your brainpower.<\/h3>\n

People who eat dark chocolate at least once per week tend to perform better in various mental and memory tests, a study\u00a0found. Flavanols in cocoa increase the blood flow to the brain and they gather in\u00a0parts of\u00a0the brain that are responsible for learning and memory. So, if\u00a0you want to\u00a0give your brain a\u00a0kickstart, especially before exams, morning chocolate is\u00a0an\u00a0A-plus strategy to\u00a0do\u00a0this.<\/p>\n

2. It\u00a0calms your cravings.<\/h3>\n

Eating chocolate seems like the last way to lose weight, but a morning bar can reduce bad eating habits by calming your cravings for the rest of the day. It helps regulate your appetite and decreases your risk of overeating. Research has shown, that a\u00a0high-calorie breakfast involving chocolate helps cut calories throughout the day.<\/p>\n

3. It\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0natural mood booster.<\/h3>\n

Mornings can be hard and it\u2019s better to put yourself in the right mood at the start of the day. Chocolate can improve your mood and promote positive feelings. Eating chocolate stimulates the production of\u00a0endorphins and interacts with our other \u201cfeel-good\u201d chemicals\u00a0\u2014 serotonin and dopamine. Chocolate is\u00a0also noted for its anti-depressant effect.<\/p>\n

4. It\u00a0is\u00a0good for your health.<\/h3>\n

It turns out that people who eat more chocolate per day have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Eating dark chocolate is a great exercise workout for the heart: it lowers blood pressure and helps the blood vessels to\u00a0relax thanks to\u00a0the nitric oxide produced by\u00a0flavonoids.<\/p>\n

Healthy amounts of dark chocolate that are rich in cacao can also improve how our body metabolizes glucose, thus helping to fight off\u00a0diabetes. Finally, dark chocolate\u00a0 can drop the levels of\u00a0 ‘bad’ \u00a0LDL cholesterol, which can clog arteries in high amounts, and raise the levels of\u00a0 ‘good’ \u00a0HDL\u00a0cholesterol. While all those benefits are not restricted to\u00a0morning consumption, overall, chocolate will make a\u00a0healthy day-starter.<\/p>\n

5. It\u00a0helps you switch to\u00a0work mode.<\/h3>\n

Just as coffee beans and tea, cocoa contains caffeine. The amount can vary, but as\u00a0the rule, the darker chocolate has more caffeine in\u00a0it, with white chocolate having none. And like other caffeinated foods, chocolate makes you more alert and wakeful. Another chemical from cacao is\u00a0theobromine. It\u00a0gives chocolate its bitter taste and raises your energy level\u00a0\u2014 just what you need in\u00a0the morning.<\/p>\n

6. It\u2019s nutritious and supports our immune system.<\/h3>\n

On top of all the other benefits, chocolate is packed with nutrients. Any 70% dark chocolate bar contains antioxidants (even more than green tea!), calcium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Flavanols will help to\u00a0fight off cell damage caused by\u00a0the oxidants we\u00a0are exposed to\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0daily basis: things like cigarette smoke, air pollution, and alcohol. So, get yourself protected with cocoa before leaving home.<\/p>\n

7. It\u00a0will aid your morning workout.<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already covered why chocolate milk is a superior workout drink, and these reasons are true when it comes to solid chocolate as well. Dark chocolate boosts nitric oxide levels and provides better muscle recovery and growth, which makes it\u00a0a\u00a0good idea to\u00a0add some dark chocolate or\u00a0cocoa into your pre- or\u00a0post-workout morning meal.<\/p>\n

Bonus: Ways to\u00a0add chocolate to\u00a0your breakfast<\/h3>\n

If\u00a0munching a\u00a0bar of\u00a0dark chocolate is\u00a0not your thing, there are a\u00a0lot of\u00a0other ways to\u00a0incorporate chocolate into your meal. As\u00a0long as\u00a0you can sneak some cocoa powder into your breakfast, it\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n

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  • Smoothie and protein shakes.\u00a0<\/strong>A\u00a0scoop of\u00a0cocoa or\u00a0chocolate sauce will easily supercharge an\u00a0already healthy breakfast.<\/li>\n
  • Hot chocolate<\/strong>. Forget morning tea or coffee, hot cocoa is the new cool. But if you\u2019re feeling especially adventurous, you can try mocha, a coffee-based drink with some additional hot chocolate. Also, drinking hot chocolate on a regular basis boost your memory and cognitive abilities.<\/li>\n
  • Chocolate chips, spread, or\u00a0cocoa in\u00a0a\u00a0pastry<\/strong>. If\u00a0you bake bread or\u00a0pastries yourself, add cocoa powder to\u00a0the dough. Or\u00a0add chocolate chips. Little hint: chocolate goes way\u00a0too well<\/em>with banana bread.<\/li>\n
  • Chocolate bar.<\/strong>Energy bars, while rather pricy in\u00a0stores, are actually easy to\u00a0make at\u00a0home\u00a0\u2014 and they\u2019re super customizable. So, if\u00a0you prepare a\u00a0bunch with added chocolate in\u00a0them, you have a\u00a0fast and healthy portable breakfast for a\u00a0few days.<\/li>\n
  • Chocolate granola and oatmeal<\/strong>. Add chocolate chips or\u00a0cocoa powder while making oatmeal (hot or\u00a0overnight) or\u00a0homemade granola.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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