Chocolate - has a great taste, it's an inexplicable delight and puts a happy smile on your face!
Almost everyone knows that chocolate is made from cocoa. It is extracted from the fruit of the Theobroma cacao tree. But few know that Theobroma means the Food of the Gods.
Chocolate is rich in calories. It contains about 60% carbohydrates, 30% fat and only about 10% protein.
Despite the large amounts of saturated fatty acids (this is what fats are made of), they are neutral to the cholesterol in the body and do not lead to its increase.
Oddly enough, chocolate is a source of minerals. In its composition can be found potassium, magnesium, copper and iron.
Caffeine and theophylline can also be found in chocolate. Its tonic effect comes from them.
The consumption of chocolate has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. This is due to the active substances from the group of polyphenols (also found in fruits, vegetables, tea and red wine).
In addition, there are flavanols as well, which have an antioxidant effect. This way, in addition to protecting the heart, it protects from degenerative damage and some types of cancer.
The consumption of chocolate reduces the formation of blood clots and prolongs the time of blood clotting.
In addition to heart problems, blood pressure, cholesterol and brain dehydration, chocolate also affects the blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
All this is complemented by the fact that chocolate is used as a love stimulant and also suppresses hormones that cause stress.
It can definitely be said that chocolate is a more healthy than unhealthy product. Consumed in the right amounts, it has a beneficial effect on the body and delivers indescribable pleasure.
If you like chocolate, you can try some of these chocolate recipes:
- or chocolate mousse;
