A sweet boost to health.TEN squares of dark chocolate chocolate, general term for the products of the seeds of the cacao or chocolate tree, used for making beverages or confectionery. The flavor of chocolate depends not only on the quality of the cocoa nibs (the remainder after the seeds are fermented, dried, and a day for two weeks can ease stress, researchers have found. The treat reduced levels of stress hormones and helped to rebalance other chemicals in the body during times of high anxiety. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests chocolate, and dark chocolate in particular, is the latest superfood A superfood is a type of food that is believed to have more significant health benefits than any other type of food due to their specific phytonutrient content. For instance, blueberries are considered a superfood because they contain significant amounts of antioxidants, , thanks to high levels of anti-oxidants and health-boosting compounds called flavinoids. Chocolate was already thought to reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure and a report last week suggested that it could prevent skin cancer too. The stress research was carried out by Dutch and Swiss scientists and published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Proteome pro·te·ome n. The complete set of proteins that are produced by the genes of an organism. proteome the entire complement of proteins produced by a cell. Research. |
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