Dark chocolate is slightly bitter in taste and has a dark brown colour without added milk. It contains cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar without milk, unlike milk chocolates. Dark chocolate is not only good for skin and hair but also good for overall health.
Dark Chocolate Benefits for Skin:
Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants that help in reviving skin cells. It lowers the early signs of ageing and gives skin a youthful look. Antioxidants in dark chocolate cure skin alignments fast. Dark chocolate, if consumed in the right amount, gives a glow to the skin.
It protects the skin from UV damage like sunburn and skin cancer. It's actually a skin detoxifier that sloughs off dead skin cells that could cause skin blemishes if not removed properly, giving new fresh skin.
For acne-prone skin, it's better to eat dark chocolate than milk chocolate because in dark chocolate there is a high number of antioxidants that reduce inflamed acne. There are also useful tips for treating pimples in the post 'How to Treat Pimples'.
Dark Chocolate for Hair:
Dark chocolate helps in the scalp's blood circulation. This increased blood circulation helps in promoting healthy hair and reduces hair loss, making hair stronger and growing faster.
It also increases hair volume, making hair look shiny and thicker. It has anti-inflammatory properties that lower the risk of scalp infection. Scalp infections can severely affect the hair and could cause baldness.
Dark Chocolate for Health:
Dark chocolate has so many health benefits;
1- It lowers the possibility of heart disease and bad cholesterol levels in the body. Bad Cholesterol clogs veins and arteries which is the main reason for heart disease. Dark chocolate reduces bad cholesterol levels thus lowering the chances of clogging and heart disease.
2- It might be astonishing that dark chocolate helps in balancing the blood sugar level rather than shooting it up. It's a sugar-enriched substance but its glycemic index is low and thus doesn't affect the body badly.
3- Dark chocolate can be good for eyesight. Flavonoids in dark chocolate encourage blood flow to the brain that as a result can improve eyesight.
4- It improves mood and can be eaten for feeling better. Those who are feeling low and have mundane days can add dark chocolate to their diet.
5- If a body has lack iron then it makes it tired. People, suffering from anaemia can eat dark chocolate; make it a part of their diet for increasing blood levels in the body.
6- High blood pressure is a cause of many maladies. Dark chocolate contains magnesium and copper that control blood pressure, especially fluctuating blood pressure.
7- It increases body endurance. Dark chocolate works wonders when in practice, hard work is required for a long time. It can make the body stronger and healthier in the long run.
How Much Dark Chocolate Per Day is Good for Health?
1-2 ounces or 30-60 g is the right amount of dark chocolate per day. Consuming more than that could result in taking in extra calories and is not good for you. Eating too much dark chocolate could give immediate heartburn, indigestion, and headache. You can also check, Dark Chocolate Best and Worst Brand.
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omg I always heard that dark chocolate had some kind of health benefits for skin, but never for hair! this will be a game changer for me :)
ReplyDeleteSo many good benefits here. I need something that give these benefits but unfortunately I am not allowed to eat dark chocolate :/
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love dark Chocolate and heard it is very healthy. I should eat it more though.
ReplyDeleteGood to know! I do enjoy my dark chocolate and have it often. I'm glad there are so many benefits.
ReplyDeleteI like dark chocolate, the bigger % the better. I mean I do love 99% choco, for me it is the best. You just gave me reason to indulge myself a little more often
ReplyDeleteYep. That is why my parents now just eat the dark ones. Really helpful! but sometimes I still prefer the regular one ohhh craving!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I didn't know these benefits of dark chocolate, perhaps I need to try a little nibble every now and again, I used to find it too strong.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea eating dark chocolate was good for my hair and skin, but it totally makes sense, especially considering the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
ReplyDeleteI actually love dark chocolate. But I did not know that it is good for skin too.
ReplyDeleteit's so great that chocolate has so many health benefits. I take this to mean i can eat all i want LOL!
ReplyDeleteI do love chocolate and can et so much if it! even more so now that i know of all its benefits!
ReplyDeleteThis is good to know as I do like chocolate. I like dark chocolate with peanut butter the best.
ReplyDeleteWell I had no idea dark chocolate had so many benefit. All I know is I love eating it! Thanks for all the information.
ReplyDeleteI love that there's so many health benefits of dark chocolate! It's so cool to know that it helps with blood circulation, blood pressure, has antioxidants, etc!
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Dark chocolate is my all time favorite food!! So glad it has so many health benefits haha
ReplyDeleteYou can't argue with that. That's a whole lot of good reasons and I'm all for an excuse to eat chocolate. I've noticed that as I'm getting older the less I really like the sugary chocolates and actually prefer darker chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved hot chocolate. I knew about some of the health benefits but benefits to skin and hair is new to me. Thanks for the info!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought dark chocolate has been this good. I knew the taste was great but the benefits are even better. Can't wait to try one right now.
ReplyDeleteI love dark chocolate , I know it is good, but not new this much health benefits it have. I am going to eat dark chocolate every day from now.
ReplyDeleteI love dark chocolate I knew it helps with moods and all but never knew the other benefits so it's great to know.
ReplyDeleteI've never used dark chocolate for skin, hair and health ... hope that this article will allow me to make use of more benefits of dark chocolate. My skin and hair deffinitely need some help! :)
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate is seriously a super food, however people need to make sure to find SUGAR FREE dark chocolate in order to truly obtain the benefits!
ReplyDeleteGood to know! I eat a lot of dark chocolate. It's so dang good.
ReplyDeleteMy husband LOVES dark chocolate, but I'm more of a white chocolate girl. May need to switch things up!
ReplyDeleteI am not i to dark chocolate but my partner likes it. I prefer the dark sweet ones. I didn’t know there are lots of benefits in our body.
ReplyDeleteI actually don't mind dark chocolate, it's pretty good. I'm glad to now know it has so many health benefits as well, especially for my hair!
ReplyDeleteI love dark chocolate. your post gives me even more reason to eat dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI used to not be a fan of dark chocolate, but since going vegan, I can't get enough. Added benefit that it is good for you too.
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate is so good. Thank you for reminding me that it has definite health benefits! I won't feel as bad next time I eat some!
ReplyDeleteI usually keep a bar handy. Dark chocolate has a lot of reasons to eat it!
ReplyDeleteThere so many health benefits you can get from eating dark chocolate! It's so great to know.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there were so many benefits for dark chocolate. I had heard of the health benefits but not ones for the skin. I will have to pick some more up from the store. I do love it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion..thanks for the post.
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I love eating chocolate every day! And, I can continue to enjoy it as it really does wonderful for my skin!
ReplyDeleteYou don't even know how excited I am to read this! Chocolate is life!!!
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