Not exact matches
Most of the flavor comes
from the
antioxidant - heavy
dark chocolate and mineral - rich shredded coconut (use the unsweetened kind to keep the sugar count low).
Tip: The
darker chocolate you use on top, the more
antioxidants you'll get
from it.
Aside
from the fiber, potassium, and vitamin C offered by the zucchini, the
dark chocolate is also full of
antioxidants.
Nutritional Highlights: We've all heard that (thank goodness)
dark chocolate has so great health benefits
from antioxidants and several vitamins and minerals.
Dark Chocolate has flavonoids that come
from the cocoa bean, which are
antioxidants that maintain heart health and healthy blood vessels.
ChocoPerfection still offers all the beneficial
antioxidants of regular
dark chocolate, in addition to healthy saturated fat
from stearic acid in the cocoa plant, which has been proven to lower cholesterol.
I love coating mine with very
dark raw
chocolate to still have some
antioxidants from the cacao.
Bottom Line: If you're in it for the
antioxidants, the only option worth consuming regularly is really high quality
dark chocolate from a trusted source with minimal sugar.
The molecules come
from phenolic, or aromatic, compounds, Henderson says, and robust food sources include those that we more often hear are rich in
antioxidants: coffee, tea, colorful berries, red wine and
dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate is rich in heart - healthy
antioxidants, and recent research shows that wild blueberries are just as good at protecting your heart
from damage as they are at protecting your brain.
This sweet little treat will satisfy your sweet craving and give you a little dose of
antioxidants (
from the
dark chocolate) and protein, potassium, and fiber -LSB-...]
Dark chocolate contains tons of
antioxidants as well, which protect insulin molecules
from damage (see below).
The powerful
antioxidants power of
dark chocolate protects the brain
from oxidative stress and aging.
The
antioxidants in
dark chocolate improves the blood circulation in the body, according to research
from Italy.
But remember, the more cacoa is processed, the more flavanols are destroyed, so the best source of
chocolate antioxidants comes
from dark chocolate.
For instance, research suggests that flavonoid
antioxidants in things like
dark chocolate and certain vegetables, or zinc
from oysters, or omega - 3 fats actually change the way our genes behave, says Ramsey.
The best Matcha comes
from Japan and has up to 17 times the
antioxidants of wild blueberries, and seven times more than
dark chocolate.
Add in even more fiber and protein
from the peanut butter, and the powerful
antioxidant properties of
dark chocolate, and you have a potent combo of healthy, delicious tasting ingredients.
Dark chocolate is made
from the seed of the cocoa tree and is the best source of
antioxidants on the planet.
That's how some other
antioxidants act like natural sunscreens; other examples are lycopene
from watermelons and flavanoids in
dark chocolate.
Oh and P.S.. You'll love these covered in a little bit of
antioxidant - rich
dark chocolate They seriously taste just like Andes mints — a favorite of mine
from when I was younger.
From a glass of good wine to a chunk of
dark chocolate, pecans and yes, blueberries,
antioxidant loaded foods and spirits are loaded with health benefits.