Benefit of Dark Chocolate Benefits
Santa Barbara Chocolate’s bulk organic dark chocolate hits the health mark with 70 percent cacao without soy lecithin.
Santa Barbara, CA, January 11, 2017 (Newswire.com) – With 2017 here, New Year’s resolutions are on the forefront of most people’s minds. Breaking bad habits, exercising, losing weight, and generally getting healthier usually find their way on the list. However, Santa Barbara Chocolate suggests simply eating more chocolate this New Year for some fantastic health benefits, including the benefit of dark chocolate for your overall well-being. The company is right on target too with a growing list of studies that show antioxidant-rich dark chocolate is often described as a source of natural plant compounds, including flavonoids. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, naturally occurring nutrients found in plants that provide a boost in antioxidants.
As good as this sounds, however, researchers and doctors note that to reap the most chocolate benefits, the chocolate should be more than 65 percent cacao, and consumers should still limit their intake each day because even dark chocolate is full of fat and calories. But including dark chocolate regularly in moderation may offer enjoyable plant-based nutrients.
“Chocolate has always been one of the world’s most popular foods, and now that dark chocolate is recognized for its natural flavonoids and antioxidants, enjoying it can be a fun and tasty New Year’s resolution. Our organic dark chocolate falls in that healthy range with 70 percent cacao without soy lecithin, offering a real taste of South American cacao with subtle floral nuances of raw cacao grown in the Amazon’s headlands.”
Jason Vishnefske, CEO of Santa Barbara Chocolate
Research from the Journal of the American Medical Association, cited in a recent Men’s Health article, found that even a small amount of dark chocolate each day was linked to supporting normal circulation. Researchers noted that cocoa polyphenols were associated with healthy blood pressure levels in participants. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that cocoa polyphenols were associated with supporting healthy cholesterol balance and antioxidant capacity.
Eating dark chocolate may help some people feel satisfied, which could reduce the desire for additional snacks. so grabbing even a small bite of dark chocolate is diet-friendly. it has also been linked with supporting relaxation and comfort. Scientists note that chocolate contains PEA (Phenethylamine), a compound associated with mood and positive feelings. The human brain also creates the same chemical, which encourages various hormones responsible for state of mind.
“Chocolate has always been one of the world’s most popular foods, and now that dark chocolate is valued for its natural flavonoids and antioxidants, enjoying it can be a fun and tasty New Year’s resolution,” says Jason Vishnefske, CEO of Santa Barbara Chocolate. “Our organic dark chocolate falls in that healthy range with 70 percent cacao without soy lecithin, offering a real taste of South American cacao with subtle floral nuances of raw cacao grown in the Amazon’s headlands.”
Santa Barbara’s organic dark chocolate is also gluten, soy, and GMO free, ethical trade cacao, and Kosher Pareve chocolate. The company was founded in 1992, and has been a trusted source for the chocolate lover, chef, and baker since that time. Santa Barbara’s Chocolate’s products are made from a true chocolatier’s perspective of what makes high quality, safe and feel good chocolate. The company offers flat rate shipping and free shipping on orders more than $50. For more information, visit SantaBarbaraChocolate.com.
About Santa Barbara Chocolate Company
Santa Barbara Chocolate Company is a California chocolate factory that supplies bulk wholesale chocolate chips, makes organic chocolate couverture and imports Belgian baking chocolate. For more information, visit SantaBarbaraChocolate.com.
Sources
Men’s Health – 7 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
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