Welcome to episode 487 of The Whole View! This week, Stacy and Dr. Sarah break down the science behind chocolate to determine nutritional benefits and how it can fit into a a healthy lifestyle. If you enjoy the show, please review it on iTunes! The Whole View, Episode 487: The Chocolate-cast! Welcome to episode 487 of the Whole View! (1:20) Before we get started, treat yourself to Dr. Sarah’s fabulous article on The Health Benefits of Chocolate! And now onto the good stuff! The Many Health Benefits Of Chocolate Chocolate comes from the cacao bean (Theobroma cacao tree means “food of the gods” in Greek). (6:10) Cocoa butter is about two-thirds saturated fat and one-third monounsaturated fat (the same fat found in olive oil). Dark chocolate, in particular, contains about 70% cocoa and has many beneficial nutrients! Research shows cacao has aspirin-like and anti-diabetic effects, reduces stress and stroke risk, supports maintaining healthy body weight, improves cognitive performance, and may even have anti-cancer properties! Other studies show dark chocolate can reduce heart disease risk and provide other vascular health benefits. This 2017 meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies looked at heart disease, stroke, and diabetes risk. A 2015 randomized controlled trial of adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure studied dark […]
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