Chocolate benefits
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Do you already know all the chocolate benefits?

7 de July, 2020

In cakes, on bread, in very fresh ice cream, mixed in milk, melted in a wonderful fruit fondue or even au naturel… Do you know what we’re talking about? Well, chocolate delights our taste buds and can bring many benefits!

We know that it takes a lot of self-control to resist the temptation of chocolate, but the truth is that, like everything else in life, the secret lies in moderation and the right choice. Although it shouldn’t be eaten every day or in large quantities, there are many benefits to be gained from consuming cocoa. Yes, cocoa, because there are differences and not all types of chocolate are healthy! Surprised? On World Chocolate Day, we’ll tell you all about it! Chocolate derives from the cocoa plant and dates back to 1500 years BC. Its value was recognized early on, and it was only consumed by priests and European elites who, to remove its bitter taste, began to add honey and sugar. If we remember that chocolate was once used as a bargaining chip, we might be surprised, but if we think that 9 out of 10 people like chocolate and that around half of them have some kind of compulsion to eat it, we can easily understand why chocolate is so highly valued! Rich in antioxidants and a dopamine releaser, discover all the benefits of chocolate:

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  • Natural anti-inflammatory: Cocoa contains nutrients that make it an excellent natural anti-inflammatory and that make it very beneficial in the fight against diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s. For this reason, it is also very effective in restoring muscles after training!
  • A strong heart! What if we told you that eating cocoa also prevents cardiovascular disease? It’s true, by preventing blood clotting and with the help of its antioxidant properties, one of the benefits of chocolate is that it improves blood circulation!

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  • Forever young! Have you ever heard of polyphenols? These powerful antioxidants fight the appearance of free radicals, which are responsible for wrinkling and drying out the skin, and they are present in cocoa! Could it be that one of the secrets of youth has always been right in front of our eyes? The higher the percentage of cocoa in your chocolate, the more polyphenols you’ll find!

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  • Stress? We don’t know! As we’ve already mentioned, chocolate is responsible for the release of dopamine in the brain, which increases the feeling of happiness and well-being. After all, there’s a reason to eat chocolate when you’re sad! By consuming this delicious food, irritation levels decrease and there is even evidence that chocolate can relieve minor body aches!

So, have we brightened your day? We hope so, but remember that too much of anything is bad for you! Even with all the benefits of chocolate, it’s important to consume it in moderation and opt for chocolates with at least 70% cocoa. After all, everything that’s good about cocoa, sugar fights against!

Treat yourself on World Chocolate Day!

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