Is Dark Chocolate Good For You?

Dark chocolate is certainly good for you! It is considered one of the top “superfoods”! It packs a serious nutritional punch, and tastes amazing. It’s a food you’re going to want to work into your diet. Dark chocolate is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. All these chemicals help your mind and body run it tip-top shape. Let’s get into the specifics of how, exactly.

Good for the brain

The cacao beans we use to make our chocolate contain compounds that trigger the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin and anandamide. These are feel-good chemicals, and are responsible for a feeling of warmth, happiness, and calmness.

Valeric acid and magneisum are also found in Cacao beans. Magnesium is used in the body for a wide variety of things, from supporting nerve function, to being used in the production of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Dark chocolate is a mild stimulant thanks to theobromine and small amounts of caffeine. Theobromine, appropiately named after the greek words for “gods” and “food”, is a mild stimulant similar to caffeine, but also helps to improve blood flow, energy levels, and mood.

Chocolate in the grinder

Solid chunks of cocoa butter

Good for the body

Cacao beans contain high levels of antioxidants and flavenoids. These are 100% naturally occuring, and have been studied and found to improve cognitive function and protect you from disease. If that wasn’t enough, these compounds help to protect your body from everyday stresses and toxins more efficiently, and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Honey is also rich with antioxidants and vitamins. Honey contains vitamin C, B2, B3, and B5, to name a few. They help the body convert food into energy, and can help improve cholesterol levels, cardiovascular health, and digestion.

All those great benefits, and it tastes amazing too!