9. Regulates cholesterol levels
Dark chocolate contains low sugars and fats. Also, the flavonoidsi raise good cholesterol levels, reduce oxidation of bad cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels, thus improving maternal health. They also improve the blood flow by making the blood vessels elastic.
10. Good Sources Of Iron And Magnesium
About 100g of dark chocolate provides you with 67% of recommended daily intake for iron and 55% for magnesium. Iron is essential to maintain the hemoglobin count during pregnancy and magnesium helps to metabolize fatty acids.