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Good news for chocolate lovers :)

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When I was studying for my board exam, my father used to buy me chocolates and he says, chocolates are good for increasing concentration. And he was true! The cocoa present in chocolate has amazing health benefits due to the antioxidant called flavanoids present in it. This enter into brain, stimulate and increase cognitive skills. Dark chocolate boost mood, protect brain,and increase memory. Let’s read out the benefits in detail.

Benefits

  • Dark chocolate helps to release hormones in our body which boost our mood, makes happy and relaxed. It helps to produce endorphin and dopamine which relieves from stress, makes good mood etc..The amino acid called tryptophan present in it makes a person happy.
  • The antioxidant present in it damages the free radicals produced in body. What free radicals do is damaging the cells in the body. Thus eating chocolate rich in antioxidant protect skin from wrinkles, sun damages and reduce the risk of cancer.
  • The flavonoids helps in lowering blood pressure and for heart health. This helps to produce nitric oxide and this helps to relax the blood vessel and thus there is good supply of blood through veins.
  • Eating dark chocolate makes stomach full and helps to eat food less which is good for loosing weight. Chocolate is a prebiotic and helps to grow beneficial bacteria in the gut and make digestive system healthy.

Chocolate is health food for the soul , Miranda Gray

Basics of Nutrition!

Nutrifacts by Fathima

The only thing which plays an important role in a human life is food. A balanced diet is necessary for good health, lifespan, and for absence of diseases. When all the nutrients are met by a person in a single meal, then it’s called a ‘Balanced Diet’.

The ‘Nutrients’ include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The nutrient which provide energy is carbs which is obtained from mainly from cereal grains. The body building nutrient is protein which is provided by pulses, egg, fish, meat and poultry. The fat is the next nutrient which is present in milk, oil and it also helps in providing energy. Vitamins and minerals are called the protective nutrient which is present in fruits and vegetables. If a person include all these nutrients along with water, then their diet is said to be balanced.

The energy giving nutrient should be consumed about 60℅ of total calories. This carbs is also for the functioning of muscles and brain. Protein should be 15-20℅ of calories and it helps for growth and immunity. Fat should be also 15-20 ℅ of daily calories. Many diseases are occuring while skipping these nutrients and having fast foods and leads to obesity and other lifestyle diseases .

WHO had demonstrated balanced diet in the form of a ‘Food Pyramid’ . In this pyramid, the bottom portion is cereals and pulses which should be consumed more. Then fruits and vegetables, above that milk, egg and the top of the pyramid shows meat, fish and the tip of the pyramid gives fats and oils which should be consumed less. Thank you!