70% dark chocolate: Cocoa has antioxidant activity and plays a role in preventing cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Its protective benefits are concentrated in cocoa powder, which is rich in polyphenols. Dark chocolate therefore contains the most antioxidants. A single square of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa contains twice as many polyphenols as a glass of red wine, and as many as a cup of green tea brewed for a long time.
Coffee beans: The caffeine in coffee beans is a natural stimulant that improves performance during endurance exercise. It also helps reduce the perception of pain and fatigue and improve muscle function when consumed before or during exercise. On average, 8 coffee beans provide the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. Coffee beans are packed with antioxidants. Studies show that chlorogenic acid may reduce the risk of diabetes and fight inflammation. Some trials suggest that coffee beans may also have anticancer properties.
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