5 benefits of Sweet Vegan chocolate
With Halloween right around the corner, we dive into the health benefits behind vegan chocolate!
1. Keeps you thinking
High amounts of flavanol in cocoa can help boost blood flow to the brain, increasing overall alertness and improving cognitive function! Flavanols are also known to help protect skin against sun-damage and dehydration.
2. Good for the soul, in more than one way
Long-term studies have shown improvements to heart health for those who eat chocolate on a regular basis. Chocolate is known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
3. be healthy, be happy
Chocolate can improve feelings of wellbeing due to the tryptophan contained in chocolate. Tryptophan is a building block for serotonin, the hormone that contributes to feelings of happiness :)
4. all about the Antioxidants
Chocolate contains the antioxidants that you can find in veggies, fruits, nuts and grains. It even has higher antioxidant levels than green tea and red wine. These among other benefits, have anti-inflammation and anti-aging properties.
5. Let’s not forget the simple things
Even with all the physical benefits listed above, let’s not forget about the happiness that comes from enjoying a delightful treat at the end of a long day, kick starting a morning or to sharing a piece with a loved one.
Wishing you all a delightful and healthy Halloween!
- Sweet Vegan Team
- Sweet Vegan Team