Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas said that dark chocolate, which contains more than 70 percent cocoa, is the healthiest. In an interview with El Español, he listed the benefits of this sweet.
As Rojas noted, dark chocolate helps control appetite, which is useful for people who want to lose weight.
This product also lowers blood sugar levels.
In addition, thanks to dark chocolate, general inflammation in the body is reduced, which increases the risk of developing heart disease, the doctor warned.
Among other benefits of this treat, he highlighted a decrease in blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood, improved memory, mood and blood circulation in the body, as well as alleviating the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
In addition, dark chocolate has a positive effect on intestinal health and increases energy levels without causing insomnia, Rojas added.