Olives and dark chocolate are two foods that scientists from the University of Barcelona and the University of L'Aquila recommend to include in your daily diet..

A lot is known about the health benefits of olives.. Recently, experts from the University of Barcelona (Spain) conducted another study to study their composition and effect on the human body.. They found that the peel of olives contains butyric acid, which, when it enters the human body, acts as an anti-cancer substance - it destroys cancer cells and prevents the development of malignant tumors..

According to Spanish scientists, regular consumption of olives in food reduces the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer.. In addition, olives contain vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that plays an important role in cellular processes in the human brain and lungs, and also affects the production of blood cells that determine the functions of the immune system..

In turn, Italian researchers from the University of L'Aquila analyzed all available studies on the effects of flavonols present in cocoa beans on the brain..

They concluded that these substances increase blood circulation in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, a brain structure associated with memory, and improve the condition of the brain vessels..

Scientists concluded that daily consumption of chocolate with a high level of cocoa prevents adverse age-related changes in the brain, protecting a person from memory deterioration and aging too quickly..

At the same time, the researchers noted that chocolate has a good effect on brain function even after a single consumption..

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