There are a lot of foods that are good for you, but don’t exactly whet your appetite.
Broccoli and kale come to mind.
But then there are those rare foods that taste great and are also incredibly good for you.
These are the types of foods that make it easy to stick with a healthy eating plan. Here are 5 foods that are both delicious and nutritious:
Chocolate
We know that some of the longest-lived people in the world regularly eat chocolate and chocolate is also a common indulgence among some of the world’s best athletes (such as Rafael Nadal).
Chocolate has a range of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The flavonols in chocolate support the production of nitric oxide, which relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Better blood flow in turn delivers enhanced cognition, protection from heart disease, and even improved athletic performance (no wonder Nadal swears by chocolate).
The key is choosing the right kind of chocolate for maximum health benefits. It is best to choose dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa (The FDA requires milk chocolate to contain at least 10% cocoa…
