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Table of Contents Toggle All the Health Benefits of Vegan ChocolateRich in NutrientsImproves Heart HealthImproves Brain FunctionSupports Healthy Blood Sugar LevelsImproves Your MoodThe Vegan Milk Chocolate All the Health Benefits of Vegan Chocolate Veganism usually refers to eating plant-based products, such as fruit, vegetables, tofu (and other vegan meat), nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. That restricts the food we can eat. Nonetheless, it is one of the healthiest diets in the world. Having in mind that vegans are deprived of eating traditional cookies, desserts with chocolate fillings, cakes, ice cream, they may find it really hard to stick to. In fact, there are plenty of snacks and desserts you can eat which are made of vegan substitutes of the original ones. And, while there?s a vegan version for almost every product we usually consume, there?s nothing that can replace the beloved chocolate. Or is there? Well, truth to be told, you can drink cacao instead of eating chocolate. But, that?s not the same, is it? And, there?s no need to because you can eat chocolate as a vegan. Wait, what? You read that right. You can eat chocolate as long as it?s not processed. That means you can eat raw, dark chocolate, also referred to as vegan chocolate. This is because chocolate comes from a plant, which makes it vegan. And, the chocolate we usually eat is processed, with added sugars and milk among the other additives. Nonetheless, high-quality chocolate, such as dark chocolate, contains sugar, cocoa, cocoa butter, and lecithin. Apart from being vegan, raw chocolate is also healthy. It?s because it?s unprocessed and doesn?t contain any additives. So, let?s have a look at its health benefits. Copyright: Pixabay / author: StockSnap / I License: CC0 Public Domain Rich in Nutrients The raw chocolate is made of cacao powder, which unlike cocoa powder, is produced by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans. Not being processed on high temperatures, these beans keep most of their nutrients. Having in mind how nutritious cacao is, it?s no wonder than raw chocolate is healthy. Namely, it contains vitamins, such as vitamin C, minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, and potassium, proteins, fibre, and other nutrients which boost your energy and improve your mood. It also contains antioxidants, which are usually found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. The vegan chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants, even more than the levels in berries. That gives it anti-aging properties. Improves Heart Health Vegan chocolate improves heart health because it lowers the bad (LDL) cholesterol and improves blood pressure. As studies have shown, due to containing flavonoids and antioxidants, raw chocolate can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by one third. It is also believed that it can reduce the occurrence of stroke, but more research is needed to find the relation between chocolate and heart. The reason for chocolate?s heart benefits is the amount of vitamin E, magnesium, and copper. As it?s known, magnesium improves blood flow, whereas copper ensures blood cells get oxygen. Improves Brain Function Apart from improving heart health, vegan chocolate also improves brain function. Having similar properties to caffeine, it boosts the brain?s function. But, since it?s not as strong as coffee, it works its magic without making your body shake or making you feel dizzy. Copyright: Unsplash / author: louishansel / I License: CC0 Public Domain Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels Since it doesn?t contain any sugar, vegan chocolate is perfect for people who have diabetes or sugar sensitivity. Not having sugar, it doesn?t affect the blood sugar levels but keeps them normal. It also improves the function of cells. Improves Your Mood It has been found that the components of vegan chocolate increase the levels of serotonin, which is known as the happiness hormone. In that way, it improves your mood and makes you feel happy and joyous. Moreover, it is considered as an aphrodisiac for men and women. The Vegan Milk Chocolate Although raw chocolate is considered vegan, there are some companies that produce vegan milk chocolate. This chocolate is similar to the regular ones, with the only difference that it doesn?t contain regular milk but a non-dairy one, such as the coconut milk. Containing coconut milk, vegan chocolate also contains its nutrients, including minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, and selenium, and the B vitamins. Another non-dairy option is rice milk, which is the least allergenic milk alternative, thus making it a good choice for people who have digestive issues. The vegan, way chocolate is different from the regular processed chocolate. And, that difference results in being rich in many essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. Due to not containing any additives nor any animal-derived product, the vegan chocolate is rich in dietary essentials and is delicious. It?s no wonder why vegans love it. Google2 And the best thing of all is that now you can find this chocolate in many local shops and supermarkets. It?s because there are a lot of companies that make either raw chocolate or chocolate with non-dairy milk. Having so many options, it may be hard to decide which one to choose.