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10. Cocoa Powder and Dark Chocolate

Many nutrition experts hail cocoa and dark chocolate as a health-boosting delight, not a guilty pleasure. Cocoa powder contains anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and catechins that promote the release of nitric oxide, which strengthens the cardiovascular system. Studies show that these bioactive compounds also help fight inflammation. Dark chocolate also has a type of fiber that helps enhance the gut microbiome. One hundred grams of cocoa powder contains 3,448 mg polyphenols, and dark chocolate has 1,664 mg.

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