Chocolate The Superfood
April's Theme at Elan Family Wellness Centre is Mother Nature. Here's an article from Dr Rob Clarke, chiropractor at Elan, on Chocolate-the Superfood! Chocolate is a SUPERFOOD . There! I said it! A bold statement, I know. The Mayans and the Incas understood. The beans were highly valued and were honoured with the ceremonial drinking of a hot and spicy cacao drink. Now science is telling us that cacao/chocolate is an incredible antioxidant, and antioxidants are essential to being healthy. Most people know that kale and blueberries are very good for us as they are both rich in antioxidants. What many don’t know is that one square of high-quality chocolate is, in fact, comparable to a kale salad or a cup of blueberries. Chocolate is also rich in a chemical called theobromine which has relaxing effects, contains a lot of magnesium and has great fats from the cacao butter. We are learning more and more about how the nutrients in chocolate are good for our hear...