7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can be positively affect your health.
Made from cocoa tree seeds, it is one of the best antioxidant sources that you can find.
Studies show that black chocolate can improve your health and reduce the risk of heart disease.
1. Very nutritious. The quality of dark brown is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and several other minerals.

2. Strong antioxidant source. Cocoa and black chocolate have a variety of strong antioxidants. In fact, they have more than most other foods.

3. Can increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure. Bioactive compounds in cocoa can increase blood flow in the arteries and cause a decrease in small blood pressure but statistically significant.

4. Improve HDL and protect LDL from oxidation. Dark chocolate increases several important risk factors for disease. This reduces LDL vulnerability to oxidative damage while increasing HDL and increasing insulin sensitivity.

5. Can reduce the risk of heart disease. Observational studies show a drastic reduction in the risk of heart disease among those who consume the brownest.

6. Can protect your skin from the sun. Studies show that flavanol from cocoa can increase blood flow to the skin and protect it from sun damage.

7. Can improve brain function. Cocoa or black chocolate can improve brain function by increasing blood flow. It also contains stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine.

So, a matcha chocolate bark would bring you much health benefit with enough amount to eat several times per week. 

Let look into its recipes that easy to make at home. 

Ingredients:

• 225g dark chocolate, at least 60% cocoa, broken into chunks

• 115g good white chocolate, broken into chunks

• 1 tsp Matcha green tea powder

Method:
1. Cover the small baking sheet with perchament paper. Set aside.
2. Prepare a double boiler over two pots. Fill in every pan about 1/3 with water and boiling. Then, bring to a boil and place a heat-resistant bowl in each pan. You want great enough bowl so there are no gaps between them and edges pot.
3. Pour black chocolate and pieces of white chocolate to each bowl and stir until the chocolate really melts. After melting, stir the matcha powder becomes white chocolate, until it is inserted.
4. Pour black chocolate onto the baking sheet prepared and spread it to thin layer. Dot matcha chocolate in all chocolate layers. Use a toothpick, turn the chocolate rotate together in a circular motion. Sprinkle tiny a little salt, and some coconuts on the wood skin (this is optional). Leave at room temperature for 2 hours, until the chocolate set.
5. Cut the skin into pieces and serve.