Practically everyone loves it! It is delicious, sweet, melts in the mouth and improves mood perfectly. Chocolate is one of the most popular and favorite of all sweet delicacies. However, we have to give it up, afraid to gain extra pounds. Can chocolate be useful in losing weight? It turns out, yes!
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Food of the gods.
Chocolate is made from the seeds of cocoa. It is the seeds of this plant that are responsible for all the beneficial properties that are found in chocolate, so it is called the "food of the gods" since 1753. Chocolate can be useful if you avoid processing and high temperatures. The greatest benefit will be provided by natural chocolate without any additives.
Natural chocolate.
Cocoa is one of the best natural sources of antioxidants (polyphenols, catechin and epicatechin), magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc and copper. Dried cocoa seeds contain a very high dose of vitamin C (about 44 g per 100 g). Unfortunately, it disappears after chemical treatment. Raw cocoa beans contain omega-6 fatty acids, phenylethylamine (PEA), anandamide, tryptophan, serotonin, fiber and methylxanthine. Cocoa beans support the work of the circulatory system and restore the natural emotional balance. Cocoa flavonoids are useful for older people, because they improve brain function and reduce cognitive impairment.
The effect of losing weight.
Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a chemical compound found in cocoa beans. It is very sensitive to high temperatures, therefore the use of unprocessed beans will bring great benefit. It turns out that a man in love with the body also produces phenylethylamine! The appropriate concentration of PEA and magnesium will reduce appetite. Because of this, cocoa works well in diets and improves mood. Its grains also do not contain sugar and, depending on the variety, contain about 50% of very good fats.
Useful chocolate should consist only of one ingredient - cocoa beans. All other ingredients, such as sugar, dairy products, preservatives and unhealthy supplements, make it unhealthy.
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Very interesting post 😁 cocoa is one of the best sources for good fat, which contributes to LDL cholesterol levels control.
Anyway, most benefits come from pure 99% cocoa, many people don’t like how it tastes.
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