10 Foods High In Antioxidants
High Antioxidant Food #8: Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is a type of chocolate that has a higher percentage of cocoa butter and solids and very little dairy product when compared to other types of chocolate. Dark chocolate is relatively low in sugar and contains antioxidants such as polyphenols.
The identification of dark chocolate as a superfood has greatly increased the global demand for dark chocolate. 100 grams of dark chocolate contains 15 mmol of antioxidants. The antioxidants in dark chocolate has also been associated with health benefits such as reducing the risk for heart disease and decreasing inflammation.
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