'I advise him and others': A nutritionist called 6 reasons to fall in love with dark chocolate

"I eat chocolate and recommend it to others!" - says nutritionist Natalya Samoilenko. The expert explained why dark chocolate is so healthy.

Real dark (70%) chocolate is an excellent source of antioxidants and minerals, it has a lot of useful properties. Regular consumption (regular - does not mean plentiful) of dark chocolate is akin to taking medicine. Only chocolate - the pleasure is much more pleasant, writes Natalia for Obozrevatel.

Arguments in favor of black chocolate:

1. Affects mood

Chocolate contains theobromine (energizes and lowers blood pressure), anandamide (invigorates and uplifts), phenylethylamine (when ingested, this substance turns into the happy hormone serotonin). In our body, these substances cause a chemical reaction that creates a feeling of happiness and acts on us almost like love.⠀

2. Excellent antioxidant

Chocolate contains the so-called polyphenols, which reduce the effect on the body of free radicals, thereby slowing the aging process.

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3. Protects against cardiovascular diseases

Chocolate is a source of flavonoids, which help stimulate blood circulation in the brain, dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. We can safely say that chocolate helps to prevent and curb the progression of atherosclerosis.⠀

4. Lowers cholesterol

There is bad cholesterol, and there is good. The bad settles on the walls of the arteries and causes plaque formation. Chocolate reduces the amount of such cholesterol and increases the level of good.

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5. Helps fight diabetes

Chocolate improves insulin sensitivity and controls blood sugar levels. But keep in mind: this refers to dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.

6. Excellent source of trace elements

Chocolate contains a lot of magnesium (it can improve memory), copper, potassium and iron.

And this is not all that we can be grateful for chocolate! Among other things, it reduces the accumulation of platelets, protects the skin from UV rays, protects teeth from caries, helps with coughs and is very useful for pregnant women.

Eat chocolate for health! But only black, with a cocoa content of at least 70%, 20-30 grams in the morning.

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