The Belgian post made a gift not only to philatelists, but also to lovers of sweets by issuing " The taste of this confectionery was added to the base of the brand in the form of cocoa essential oils, which is felt when licked. The paint also exudes a chocolate scent.. We can say with confidence that the entire circulation of " In general, chocolate is not only tasty, but also healthy.. It contains elements that contribute to psychological recovery and stress relief.. Dark chocolate is especially useful - it stimulates the release of endorphins, which improve mood and maintain tone.. But that's not all. Turns out.

chocolate invigorates.

The cocoa beans used to make chocolate contain caffeine.. In moderate doses, caffeine increases mental and physical performance, makes it possible to better respond to changes in the environment (positive conditioned reflexes are enhanced), reduces the feeling of fatigue and drowsiness.. In addition, chocolate contains a lot of glucose - the main source of "

chocolate improves mood.

Cocoa beans are an excellent source of tryptophan, an amino acid that is needed for the synthesis of serotonin in our brain, which is called the " Stress depletes the body of serotonin. The result is a depressed mood, a breakdown. And even feeling unwell: with a decrease in serotonin, the sensitivity of the body's pain system increases, that is, even a slight irritation responds with severe pain. Chocolate stimulates the production of serotonin, boosting your mood.

chocolate slows down skin aging.

Eating dark chocolate every day can slow down skin aging, UK scientists say. In the course of the study, they found out that a few pieces of dark chocolate a day slow down the process of destruction of collagen fibers and improve the metabolism in our skin.. This is due to the high content of strong antioxidants - flavonoids.. In addition, dark chocolate reduces the risk of developing one of the most dangerous types of cancer - melanoma..

Chocolate saves from diabetes and obesity.

Dark chocolate reduces the risk of developing diabetes and obesity, researchers from the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) are sure. They conducted an experiment and found that eating dark chocolate did not cause a significant increase in blood sugar and the production of a large amount of insulin.. Scientists even recorded a decrease in the incidence of type 2 diabetes and a slight decrease in body weight among people who regularly received dark chocolate.. According to scientists, the beneficial effect of dark chocolate is associated with the antioxidants it contains - flavonoids.. The study revealed another interesting fact: it turns out that white chocolate is the least useful for men, and milk chocolate for women..

dark chocolate helps you lose weight.

Dark chocolate reduces cravings for unhealthy foods, scientists from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) are sure. This product is not only rich in antioxidants, but also reduces cravings for fatty, sweet and salty foods.. During the experiment, scientists observed how the consumption of dark and milk chocolate affects the body of young people who have not eaten anything for 12 hours.. After another 5 hours, the subjects were given a full meal. It turned out that a 100-gram bar of dark chocolate not only satisfies hunger, but also reduces appetite, which cannot be said about milk chocolate.. So, after black chocolate, the volunteers ate significantly less food, and most importantly, they ate very little salty, sweet and fatty foods.. According to scientists, dark chocolate can help reduce calorie intake by 15%.

chocolate is good for the heart and blood vessels.

A study conducted by scientists from the University of San Diego showed that dark chocolate, which contains flavanols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is good for the heart.. 30 volunteers consumed 51 g of dark chocolate (70% cocoa) and the same amount of white milk chocolate (0% cocoa) for 15 days. The participants had their blood pressure, blood flow, and blood lipid circulation measured before and after the experiment..

Tests showed that those who ate dark chocolate had higher levels of "

But all researchers agree on one thing: it is important not to overdo it with chocolate.. Firstly, it is recommended to eat not white or milk, but black high-quality chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%, preferably without sweet additives like waffles or caramel. Secondly, moderation should be exercised with such chocolate, because it has quite a lot of calories.. The optimal "

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