Who doesn't love Chocolate?

Dark chocolate is rich in anti-oxidants (It protects your cells from the damage of everyday life).  It has shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and post-exercise markers.  Now researchers have found that it can also improve exercise performance.

40 grams (about 1/3 cup) of Dark Chocolate or white chocolate was consumed daily by cyclists.  Cyclists who used dark chocolate used less oxygen and cycled further in a timed ride.   They could exercise longer after consuming dark chocolate.  Dark chocolate increases nitric oxide levels.  Now...if we could figure out how to get the chocolate without all the sugar.  :)

Source: Rishikesh Kankesh Patel, James Brouner, Owen Spendiff. Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2015; 12 (1) DOI: 10.1186/s12970-015-0106-7

*RESULTS MAY VARY DEPENDING UPON STARTING POINT, GOALS, AND EFFORT. THE STATEMENTS ON THIS SITE HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA. THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.