01/09/2015
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease.
8 reasons why I personally recommend dark chocolate for women during pregnancy: - Dark chocolate can help prevet pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is one among many causes of premature birth which also claims the lives of many babies. This condition occurs in pregnant women and is often characterized by high blood pressure. When a pregnant woman's blood pressure rises, this can lead to convulsions. It may also lead to blood clotting as well as cause damage in the liver, also in some cases it may cause the kidneys to fail from functioning. - Dark chocolate aids in proper blood pressure regulation. Cocoa which is used to make chocolate contains theobromine which aids in proper regulation of blood pressure among pregnant women. - Dark chocolate makes happy babies. Researchers in Findland also claim that chocolate can affect a baby's behavior. - Dark chocolate contains good antioxidants. - Dark chocolate has iron,magnesium and other nutritional contents. - Dark chocolate can prevent heart disease. - Dark chocolate can help pregnant women manage weight and reduce cholesterol levels. - Dark chocolate relieves stress.
I hope that you can replace the regular chocolate ( mixed with milk ) with the dark chocolate one 🍫🍫🍫