According to the belief of the ancient Indians, a cocoa tree was brought to people by God. The ray of the morning star allowed him to descend to earth. It was God who taught people to collect, process, fry the fruits of a tree and make a delicious drink with an unforgettable aroma from beans. For several centuries, it took a drink with an original subtle bitterness to transform into the most popular delicacy in the whole world - chocolate.
If bitter chocolate conquered even the ancient tribes of the Indians with its taste , and even today many people like it, then it is no wonder that scientists began to be interested in the benefits of this product. Dark chocolate turned out to be incredibly beneficial for the human body.
Cocoa beans contain a large amount of magnesium, which is excellent for improving memory. Chocolate generally quite strongly stimulates the activity of the human brain, helps to cope with stress and increases immunity. Surprisingly, bitter chocolate helps to cope with a cold better than any lemon.
The benefits of chocolate have been known for a long time and the list of beneficial qualities is replenished with each study. It is recommended that you add dark chocolate to your daily diet. This dessert perfectly protects against cardiovascular diseases. The thing is that the composition of chocolate includes substances that belong to the group of flavonoids. They contribute to the normalization of platelet function, preventing their adhesion, and do not allow blood clots to form in the vessels of the brain and heart. Experts argue that due to this, the use of dark chocolate can save many people from stroke and heart attack.
Chocolate is a great way to fight tooth decay. The fact is that the tianins that this product contains, thanks to their antibacterial properties, prevent the formation of plaque. And due to the fact that chocolate is rich in fluorine, phosphorus and calcium, it is able to keep teeth in good condition. Contrary to the misconception, the caffeine in chocolate is incredibly small. He is not able to dramatically increase blood pressure, which means that even hypertensive patients can easily afford to eat 3-4 slices.
Thanks to stearic acid, chocolate helps cleanse blood vessels. Also, in the composition of the treats there are phenols that prevent the narrowing of blood vessels, protect and strengthen the circulatory system. It is said that the effect of chocolate on the cardiovascular system is like a glass of red wine. It only turns out that a bar of chocolate is even healthier. Of the advantages, it is worth noting that chocolate does not increase cholesterol in the blood. Cocoa butter does not contain animal fats, therefore there is no "bad" cholesterol in it. This prevents the occurrence of obesity. In addition, dark chocolate, whose calorie content is low, is quite nutritious, and it can be consumed even during a strict diet.
Returning to the disease, it is worth noting that chocolate is better than many cold medicines helps to cope with cough and sore throat. Slices of chocolate should be slowly absorbed in the mouth. Then the effect is guaranteed.
Women note that dark chocolate significantly relieves pain during the menstrual cycle, and indeed can very quickly raise the mood in not the most pleasant moments of life. In addition, it helps to lose weight. Indeed, dark chocolate (calorie content 520 kcal), or rather a diet in which its use is not limited, contributes to weight loss. By the way, such a popular product as “halva in chocolate”, whose calorific value is equal to ordinary chocolate, contrary to many claims, does not lead to the appearance of excess weight. Naturally, we are talking about using it within reasonable limits. Speaking of energy value, you can compare yourself: dark chocolate - calorie content on average 520 kcal, halva in chocolate - calorie content 500 kcal. The second product is even lighter, and nutritional value is much higher.
The beneficial effects of chocolate can be talked about endlessly. No wonder this product has conquered the whole world and is familiar to everyone. Remember one thing - everything is useful in moderation. Eat chocolate with pleasure and share with others the good mood that dark brown tiles of sweet dessert melt.