Chocolate and Antioxidants
· Cacao is high in antioxidant polyphonols which
fight free radicals that damage body tissue. Per ounce,
chocolate has more antioxidants than fruits, vegetables,
tea or wine. In fact, 1.5 oz of dark chocolate has as much
antioxidants as 5 oz. of red wine. (Cornell University).
We have not had our bars analyzed because research shows
that all chocolate contains antioxidants - so indulge to
your health!
· Higher cacao content means higher antioxidants.
Dark chocolate has twice the antioxidants of milk chocolate.
Try our 87% Eclipse bars or our 74% New Moon or Xocolatl
- the darkest in our line. Cacao powder has almost twice
the antioxidants of dark chocolate. (Ag. Research Service).
You can also try our nibs - 100% pure cacao bean pieces.
A recent study found that
natural cacao powder - which we use in our products - has
more antioxidants than alkalized or Dutched varieties.
· Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures
total antioxidants. Chocolate has the highest ORAC levels
per 100 grams (US Dept of Ag/American Chem Society).
Dark chocolate - 13,120
Milk chocolate - 6,740
Prunes: 5,770
Raisins: 2,830
Blueberries: 2,400
Blackberries: 2036
Kale: 1,770
Strawberries: 1540
Spinach: 1260
Broccoli: 894
· Antioxidant flavanols may help repair damage to smokers' blood vessels, at least temporarily, according to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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