Dark Chocolate During Pregnancy May Prevent Preeclampsia
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A new study has found that eating dark chocolate during pregnancy may prevent preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening complication.
Women who ate five or more servings of chocolate each week in their third trimester of pregnancy were 40 percent less likely to develop preeclampsia than those who ate chocolate less than once a week.
Researchers believe this is due to the theobromine content in chocolate. Theobromine is a chemical in chocolate that dilates blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, and prevents hardening of the arteries.
"Our results raise the possibility that chocolate consumption by pregnant women may reduce the occurrence of preeclampsia," they write. "Because of the importance of preeclampsia as a major complication of pregnancy, replication of these results in other large prospective studies with a detailed assessment of chocolate consumption is warranted."
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Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays then when recipes call for tablespoon of lemon juice just toss in a cube. Works for all citrus fruits.
http://www.letsgoeat.co.uk
Thanks for sharing this informative post.
Dark chocolate also contains a friendly saturated fat called stearic acid that helps to reduce LDL or ‘Bad Cholesterol’ and thus improves the heart health.
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It provides proper information about the nutrition in our diet .I really like it. I also found appropriate information about the diet,fitness & pregnancy on Indian women health
Hey this is such a great little note i'm not preggers yet but planning to be soon i'm very happy to hear i can still enjoy my chocie