Study reveals that 5 pieces of dark chocolate a week can reduce the risk of diabetes. Sweet and healthy Christmas!
It’s the season for tempting chocolate – in cups of warm chocolate, slices of Christmas cake, or even the famous brigadeirão.
Now, there’s a healthy reason to indulge in moderation – as long as you choose dark chocolate, not milk.
A long-term study from the US, published in The BMJ this month found that consuming five servings of dark chocolate a week can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
More than 500 million people worldwide live with type 2 diabetes, and with that number expected to surpass 700 million by 2045, researchers are eager to find solutions.
Chocolate contains high levels of flavonoids, natural compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which are good for the heart and reduce the risk of diabetes. Flavonoids are abundant in red wine, apples, berries, other fruits, vegetables and tea.
With information from the South China Morning Post*
Source: https://www.ocafezinho.com/2024/12/06/comer-chocolate-amargo-pode-ser-o-segredo-para-prevenir-o-diabetes/
