28/02/2019
DRINK CHOCOLATE -IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART===
cocoa products like dark chocolate may be considered a part of dietary approaches to lower BP, provided there is no total gain in calorie intake.
The recommendation is an occasional cup of cocoa but not chocolate milk, because it is high in sugar and fat.
According to a survey of medical literature cocoa–rich products, and not tea, help lower high blood pressure. . trials reporting a reduction in both systolic and diastolic BP.
The average reduction was 4 to 5 mm Hg in systolic pressure and 2 to 3 mm in diastolic pressure –– enough to reduce the risk of stroke by 20% and of coronary heart disease by 10%.
No such reduction in blood pressure was noted in any of the tea trials
Tea and cocoa contain different kinds of polyphenols –– flavan–3–ols in tea, procyanids in cocoa.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE---
1-Very Nutritious. Share on Pinterest. ...
2-Powerful Source of Antioxidants. ORAC stands for “oxygen radical absorbance capacity.” ...
3-May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure. ...
4-Raises HDL and Protects LDL From Oxidation. ...
5-May Reduce Heart Disease Risk. ...
6-May Protect Your Skin From the Sun. ...
7-Could Improve Brain Function.
posted by dr.t.m.khan senior
