Dark Chocolate Is a Bitter Version of Chocolate with More Cocoa in It and Has a Lot of Health Benefits Ranging From Aiding Weight Loss to Helping in Protecting Heart Health

 

Dark chocolate is consumed in every region of the world, especially in regions such as the US, Singapore, and Italy. Dark chocolate is a variation of milk chocolate, with the chocolate content being roughly the same, but without the added sugar or milk solids. Market and government standards for what such products can be labeled as dark chocolate differ by nation and region.  As chocolate develops its natural dark color, the cocoa content increases, resulting in a higher cocoa content than can be found in other forms of dark chocolate, including white chocolate. Dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cocoa than does white chocolate, which has a lower percentage than does milk chocolate. Cocoa-based products are also often sweeter than other forms of chocolate. It is believed that the dark hue of dark chocolate contains chemicals that give it this distinct flavor.

Dark chocolate has positive effects on heart health and is an important step towards protecting the health of those who suffer from cardiac problems. Specifically, the beneficial effects were shown for those who have mild to moderate cardiomyopathy, or cardiopathy, and mild hypercholesterolemia (increased risk of high blood cholesterol). Dark chocolate also has positive effects on weight control and prevents obesity. This is another example of the benefits of consuming this delicious confection. Hence it is good to add dark chocolate to the diet. In regions such as the United States, the constantly increasing consumerism of chocolate has also increased the requirements for dark chocolate. For instance, according to Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS) and U.S. Census data, in 2020 around 268.09 million Americans consumed chocolate.

Dark chocolate contains significantly less theobromine than does soda. Theobromine is a stimulant found in chocolate and coffee and may help relieve nausea after eating certain foods. However, this stimulant in the drink causes people to eat more than is necessary, increasing the body's demand for unhealthy levels of energy. If anyone is suffering from food cravings or feel uncomfortable after eating, adding a dab of dark chocolate to the meal should alleviate those cravings. While milk chocolate is sweeter than dark chocolate, it contains almost the same amount of antioxidants. Therefore, the tradeoff comes down to choice. Milk chocolate contains more calories than dark chocolate, but it contains far less saturated fat, a healthier cocoa bean, and has more fiber