Pierrette Mulumba
Who doesn’t love dessert? Also, who hasn’t been made to feel guilty for having a sugar sweet tooth? Been judged and ridiculed for having little to no self-control. Not to mention the promise of possible obesity; a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips. There’s no need to feel guilty because believe it or not- your body needs sugar and treating yourself to a treat isn’t as bad as it sounds. Read on to find out just how well your body can thank you when you treat it.
Stroke Repellent- Nibbling on dark chocolate can reduce the risk of strokes. Calm down; not all forms of dark chocolate. Go for the ones containing 65 to 70% cocoa.
Lower BP– Dark chocolate can also lower blood pressure, albeit just a tad. It can also decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease as the high cocoa content has a high concentration of flavonoids- antioxidants which are anti-inflammatory and great for the immune system.
Love is In the Air – Pumpkin pie on your wedding night? Their seeds are packed with zinc that increases testosterone levels and just the scent of pumpkin increases one’s libido. Dark chocolate works with woman.
They’re Healthy– Your body needs carbs. Maybe not every carb in the world but it still needs them.
You’ll Feel Better– Desserts have high levels of carbohydrates and this helps the brain and body to produce serotonin which balances your emotions.
You’ll Eat More Fruit- Looking for a healthy dessert? Adding berries to your yoghurt or chocolate to your strawberries is a perfect protein and carbohydrate intake.
Doctor’s Recommendation- It’s hard to eat anything when you’re under the weather. However, it’s easier to swallow sugary treats. Which is why patients are often eat their desserts before anything else.
So go on… Have that extra slice of cake.
