Health Benefits Of Chocolate 

Chocolate nutritional facts 


 Chocolate is one of the types of healthy food, especially sugar-free and made from cocoa, which contains a high content of nutrients,

 per100 grams of dark chocolate contains (70-85)% of cocoa. 11 grams of fibre. 67% iron. 58% of magnesium. 89% copper. 98% manganese. Also high levels of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. 600 calories. Moderate amounts of sugar. It should be noted that although chocolate has a high nutritional value, it should be eaten in moderation because it also contains a percentage of fats, which are mostly saturated and unsaturated,

in addition to stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine. Still, it is unlikely that chocolate will cause
insomnia at night Caffeine is very low compared to the caffeine found in coffee.

Chocolate contains about 700 different types of antioxidants from the family of flavonoids. They contribute to the production of a substance called nitrate oxide (Nitrate oxide), which leads to the expansion of blood vessels. It also helps prevent blood clotting and vasculitis. Theobromine helps to activate the work of the kidneys and heart, as well as leads to the expansion of blood vessels and to avoid inflammation and fluid accumulation.

blood pressure


 Dark chocolate - may help lower blood pressure slightly. However, most studies were short-term (between two to eight weeks)
Reduce the risk of cancer

Antioxidants and flavones such as catechin and quercetin in chocolate play a role in preventing cancer.


Reduce cholesterol levels

Eating dark chocolate, in particular, lowers bad cholesterol levels.


?What does chocolate do to you sexually

Chocolate contains a high content of chemicals and serotonin, which works to enhance and improve the mood for both sexes, which is of great importance for couples during sexual intercourse. Chocolate also plays a role equivalent to light sexual stimulants, and it helps to give satisfaction during the marital relationship,

Sun protection

 Flavones in dark chocolate protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the skin, and help moisturize it.

Enhance athletic performance

 Eating a small piece of dark chocolate increases the availability of oxygen during exercise, and researchers believe that it is because it contains a type of flavones called Epicatechins, which stimulates the release of nitric oxide in the body.

Fetal development 

 Eating 30 grams of chocolate a day during pregnancy can promote fetal development. 

?Can too much dark chocolate be harmful

 There are many health benefits already explained about the benefits of dark chocolate, not white. The latter contains more milk than cocoa.
 If you eat large amounts of it daily, these include the following: High caffeine and excessive consumption may lead to many health problems such as increased heart rate. Feeling anxious. Skin irritation and nervousness. Drought. 
Increase in blood pressure. Difficulty concentrating. May cause kidney stones, because they contain a high proportion of oxalates, which increase the rate of excretion of urinary oxalate, which causes the formation of kidney stones. 
May cause migraines, because they contain a natural chemical known as tyramine, in addition to providing sugar, which can lead to high blood sugar and thus also lead to migraine