Dark 99% cocoa chocolate for healthy veins and blood vessels
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Did you know that most people can lower their blood pressure with natural remedies? That is absolutely true! Many of the people who now take medication daily to control their blood pressure do not really need it. Obviously I am not advocating to stop medication completely, but I do advocate adding natural remedies to support treatment.
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Did you know that most people can reduce their blood pressure with natural remedies? That is absolutely true! Many of the people who now take medication daily to control their blood pressure do not really need it. Of course, I am not advocating to stop medication completely, but I do advocate adding natural remedies to support treatment.
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Don't just stop taking medication
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If you are currently taking medication as instructed by your doctor, you cannot just stop. But what you can do is introduce measures to naturally reduce blood pressure to the point where your doctor will be able to tell you the good news that you can take no or much less drugs.
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Chocolate lowers blood pressure
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And now let the following be good news for chocolate lovers and that is that dark chocolate is good for you. Good for your heart at the very least!
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It's great that there are health benefits attributed to chocolate because we all want a reason to eat chocolate without feeling guilty!
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Things like dark dark chocolate bars can be eaten without feeling guilty, but of course, don't overdo it!
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How dark should the chocolate be?
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Research shows that the more cocoa there is in a chocolate bar, the more good properties it gives to your body. Your blood pressure will drop, your insulin resistance will be lower and your cholesterol will also be lower. This is shown in a study in which participants with high blood pressure were given either 100 grams of white chocolate or 100 grams of dark chocolate (1).
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To really enjoy the benefits of dark chocolate, it is important that your chocolate bar consists of at least 70 percent cocoa. Several stores already offer bars of 70, 72, 85 and even 99 percent cocoa. If you are just starting out, it is wise to go for the 70 percent version first, because the taste is very different from that of milk chocolate.
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To really enjoy the benefits of dark chocolate, it is important that your chocolate bar consists of at least 70 percent cocoa. Bars of 70, 72, 85 and even 99 percent cocoa are available at various stores. If you are just starting out, it is wise to go for the 70 percent version first, because the taste is very different from that of milk chocolate.
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This high percentage is important because the lower percentages contain more sugar and fat in the chocolate bar. This reduces the effectiveness of the dark chocolate in lowering blood pressure, especially in overweight people.
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This high percentage is important because lower percentages contain more sugar and fat in the chocolate bar. This reduces the effectiveness of the dark chocolate in lowering blood pressure, especially in overweight people.
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In addition, dark chocolate also appears to be more effective in younger people than in older people. This is also one of the reasons why you should not stop taking medication immediately if you start eating more dark chocolate to lower your blood pressure.
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If you suffer from pre-hypertension, eating dark chocolate is of no use to bring your blood pressure back to normal levels. It has a blood pressure lowering effect, especially when the blood pressure is too high.
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This effect is already noticeable with 6 grams of cocoa per day. So you can already lower your blood pressure by eating a small piece of the chocolate bar every day. That also saves money. There are now more and more providers of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent. In many stores the own brand already sells chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa.
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Different chocolate
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Do you find it difficult to get used to the taste of dark chocolate? Then there are plenty of other dark dark chocolate selections that taste sweeter or different. For example, there are dark chocolate bars with nuts, cranberries, blueberries and even lavender. You may even find organic dark chocolate made with a variety of unusual ingredients, including red pepper, one of my favorites!
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Do you find it difficult to get used to the taste of dark chocolate? Then there are plenty of other dark dark chocolate selections that taste sweeter or different. For example, there are dark chocolate bars with nuts, cranberries, blueberries and even lavender. You can even find organic dark chocolate made with a variety of unusual ingredients, including red pepper, one of my favorites!
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That's definitely one way to spice up your dark chocolate experience.
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That's certainly one way to spice up your dark chocolate experience.
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To get back to the core, when you eat dark chocolate you will not only enjoy yourself, but you will also protect yourself against cardiovascular disease, yes (2). The reason there are heart health benefits is that by eating this particular type of chocolate, you are getting flavonoids.
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To get back to the essence, when you eat dark chocolate you will not only enjoy it, but you will also protect yourself against cardiovascular disease, yes (2). The reason there are heart health benefits is that by eating this particular type of chocolate, you are getting flavonoids.
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These flavonoids catalyze a response in the endothelial cells, cells that help your veins and arteries function better.
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The flavonoids, in fact, are antioxidants, and are also found in various other foods. There are certain fruits, wine, tea and vegetables that also contain flavonoids that help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. The more flavonoids you eat, the lower the chance of, for example, a stroke or poor blood circulation.
Research
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In just a short six-week study, it was found that the intake of dark chocolate on a daily basis greatly increases endothelial function. As a result, researchers believe that if people increase their flavonoid intake over a long period of time, they will begin to see some truly amazing benefits in cardiovascular health (3).
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Replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate So, if you like chocolate, start by replacing your milk chocolate with dark chocolate. Not only will you still enjoy the taste, but you will experience great benefits that can positively impact your heart health.
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Remember that dark chocolate still contains fat and calories, so these findings don't give you the freedom to eat kilos of chocolate a day. However, the results so far are positive and indicate that dark chocolate has the potential to help us with heart health in the long run! Be sure to talk to your doctor before including dark dark chocolate in your diet as a healthy food so that you have a full understanding of the consequences and what they mean.
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So let your doctor know if you are going to eat dark chocolate to lower your blood pressure. Eat at least chocolate that contains 70 percent cocoa. One block (not the whole bar!) Is enough to lower your blood pressure.
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Read more: Lowering high blood pressure