Dark Chocolate: A Probiotic Food With Impressive Health Benefits

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What Makes Dark Chocolate So Healthy?

While dark chocolate contains key vitamins and minerals, researchers attribute its superfood status to our gut microbes. According to researchers, friendly gut bacteria break down and ferment the compounds in dark chocolate. This process creates anti-inflammatory effects, benefiting health.

As mentioned in the above infographic, dark chocolate is a probiotic food.  This means it promotes a healthier gut microbiome. A healthy gut has a positive impact on overall health.
Click here to see the many benefits of probiotics.

How To Choose The Right Dark Chocolate

When biting into dark chocolate for the first time, you may be surprised by the taste. Rather than the sweet, sugary stuff you’re probably used to eating, cacao and cocoa can be quite bitter. For this reason, manufacturers sweeten the treat.

While adding sweeteners to dark chocolate may please your taste buds, it does take away from the health benefits. If you’re looking to reap those potential health benefits, choose a dark chocolate that’s low in sugar.

Avoid high fructose corn syrup
Avoid artificial sweeteners
Choose a dark chocolate sweetened with Stevia, Lou Han Guo or Honey
Also, when choosing a dark chocolate bar, go organic. This will ensure your chocolate is GMO free.