Eating Cake Has Benefits

Hey cake lovers, I know you've been dying to hear from me...well safe to say I was busy doing some other things...lol . So today let's talk about the Benefits of eating Cake ; sure you would say did you just read that right YES!!! Cake has health benefits, it ain't all that bad you know especially all these our " FITFARM PEOPLE" lol. Cakes are a mixture of lots of ingredients which contain different nutrients suitable to our bodies. 
 

So briefly I will just mention some of the benefits of eating cake and hey if you are a food nutritionist, please feel free to add more I may have missed if any.



Anti-oxidation and blood flow
Cakes baked using the dark chocolate are great antioxidants. Oxidation is a process that takes place in the body and could lead to organ damage with time. The dark chocolate in cakes contains nutrients known as Flavanols and catechins that resist the damage caused by the oxidation process. The antioxidants protect your organs from damage. Chocolate containing cakes also help in improving the blood flow in your body. The nutrient flavanol helps in stimulating the production of Nitric Oxide which leads to arteries relaxation. Arteries that are relaxed contribute to improved blood flow and also reduce blood pressure.

Carrot cake is also another source of antioxidants to the body.


Energy

Carbohydrates are energy giving foods. The sugar and flour contained in cakes are a source of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are energy-giving foods that keep us alert for longer periods of time. Sugar is also a great carbohydrate in providing energy to the brain, muscles and the nervous system. 


Improved Digestion
Fruits like apples, berries and pineapples are a good source of fiber, and some cakes are known to contain them. High-fiber diets are known to help our bodies in better digestion. Carrots also contain fiber hence carrot cakes are good for the body too. Lack of fiber in the body contributes to constipation which is uncomfortable and painful. Remember all the times you struggled in the toilet...hmmm. Regular intake of cakes containing the above named fruits and carrots will help increase the fiber level in your body thus improved digestion. In addition, fiber is also said to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and hypertension.


Body Building

Cakes containing eggs and milk are a good source of proteins. Proteins are body-building foods thus the intake of these cakes provide the body with nutrients required for strong muscles and bones. Milk also contains calcium which is responsible for strong teeth.

Serotonin and Endorphin Levels
Cakes that come frosted with chocolates or nuts increase the serotonin and endorphin levels in the body. This literally makes us happy. This helps promote better ways of living and is great for managing anxiety.


So my dear cake lovers, whenever you are feeling guilty about taking that piece of Cake...DON'T , just because you do need all these nutrients cake gives you, now you see why I love Chocolate cakes especially.😇  The main thing you should do is control whatever you eat in the right quantity so you get the best out of it.

N.B : All points courtesy of  Krumblefresh and Fitday