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Many people believe that chocolate is harmful. But is it?
Despite the popular notion of “chocoholism,” there is no scientific evidence that chocolate consumption leads to a dependence on sweets. Moreover, in the XNUMXth century, hot chocolate was sold in pharmacies as a product that gives vigor and strength.
Chocolate has many beneficial properties, thanks to which it has a positive effect on the body. A natural product with a minimum amount of sugar and additional fats is especially beneficial for health.
Let’s unroll the chocolate together, find out all its properties and understand which chocolate mixes are the most useful!
100% dark chocolate without sugar
In the “bitter or milky” dispute, it is still difficult to single out a winner. But it is known for sure that the greater the percentage of cocoa products in chocolate, the more beneficial it has on the body. So, a chocolate bar, 100% consisting of high-quality cocoa beans (which is rare), contains the maximum amount of antioxidants and active substances that help to increase vitality and reduce the production of cortisol (stress hormone).
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Plus, this chocolate does not contain sugar, therefore it has a low glycemic index. This means that if you eat such a chocolate bar, the blood sugar level will not rise and fall sharply, but the satiety from such a treat will last longer.
Surprisingly, dark chocolate makes your workouts easier to tolerate. The biologically active substance epicatechin contained in it expands blood vessels and thus reduces blood pressure during intense physical exertion.
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The mix of dark chocolate with mint is a real anti-stress product. Fino de Aroma cocoa contains high levels of magnesium, which soothes and relieves stress. In addition to it comes mint extract, which has relaxing properties.
Mint leaves for such chocolate are collected in ecologically clean regions of Russia, so its effect is especially positive and harmless.
Interestingly, milk chocolate is not inferior to dark chocolate in terms of useful properties. Moreover, it contains even more protein and calcium. Plus, milk chocolate relieves irritability.
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The mango in chocolate improves digestion, has a beneficial effect on eyesight, promotes collagen production and therefore helps the skin to maintain its firmness and elasticity. As a bonus, this is an incredibly unusual, bright and tasty combination.
Cocoa beans in the composition of chocolate have been recognized as “medicine for the brain” for their ability to activate cerebral circulation.
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Strawberries combine with chocolate to stimulate the mind. Scientists have shown that strawberry trace elements inhibit the aging process of the brain, and its regular consumption improves short-term memory.
The main component of dark chocolate – cocoa beans – is the richest source of flavonoids. This substance is high in antioxidants and has powerful positive effects on the immune system.
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Supplementing with ginger extract turns chocolate into an effective preventative against colds and flu. Ginger contains ascorbic acid and natural antibiotics to help the body fight off viruses and harmful bacteria.
Another obscure fact about chocolate: it helps you lose weight. Yes Yes! Neurologists have shown that eating one bite of this sweet before meals reduces appetite and makes you feel full faster.
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It is especially useful to combine chocolate with a banana. The potassium in this fruit improves post-workout muscle health and helps prevent cramps.
Chocolate produced on the basis of classic recipes, complemented by modern confectionery technologies. The main ingredient in chocolate is high-quality raw materials: cocoa beans from Peru and Colombia, which convey the most intense and natural aroma of the product. Unusual and vivid flavor combinations of chocolate flavors are created by special methods of adding freeze-dried berries and fruits, which preserve important minerals and vitamins. It is this composition of chocolate that is optimal and most useful for the body.