Which of us does not like chocolate? But all to be afraid of the negative influence of the beloved delicacy on the skin, figure, general state of health. But recently, well -known scientists, doctors and nutritionists unanimously claim to us that the chocolate is useful and give as evidence of undeniable facts.
Why we are drawn to chocolate?
The constituent chocolate affect the brain, causing us positive emotions similar to falling in love, a sense of happiness. For example, chocolate contains a tripophane – a real “love of love”. The derivative of tryptophan is serotonin – a hormone of happiness, causing a feeling of ecstasy, pleasure. There is also phenylethylamine in chocolate, which contributes to the occurrence of excitement, dizziness. But let the prospect of becoming a chocolate drug addict scare you, for this you would need to eat several dozen chocolates every day.
Chocolate happiness.
Chocolate can not only cheer up, it is also able to change a person’s attitude to the surrounding reality. Research results show that people who use this delicacy are quite regular, feel more healthy and happy, they are less prone to depressive states, and optimistically configured.
The fact that there are people who only have fatigue and irritability only from the smell of chocolate. For others, one of the best ways to restore emotional calm is a cup of hot cocoa. The “culprits” of this are endorphins contained in this drink.
Chocolate is one of the best aphrodisiacs.
Even ancient Aztecs stimulated a love fire with chocolate, and, as it turned out, they acted correctly, because scientists have long been confirmed that chocolate contributes to sexual activity. And this happens thanks to phenylethylamine: this substance is produced in the body of every person during the period of in love. In addition, chocolate contains a tripophane that takes part in the processes of excitement.
Chocolate and vitamins.
Cocoa bobs-the source of many biologically active substances. They contain vitamins PP, B1, B2, magnesium, sodium, calcium, vegetable proteins. B vitamins help strengthen the nervous system, help to saturate tissues with oxygen, reduce fatigue. Vitamin PP or nicotinic acid brings cholesterol in the body normal. Vitamin A and plant proteins help the skin keep beauty.
Chocolate and health.
It has long been known that chocolate in moderate quantities positively affects the state of health. For example, it contains flavonoids that stabilize blood pressure, thin the blood, prevent blood clots, reduce blood cholesterol levels. These facts are confirmed by numerous research. We are an example of one of the experiments: for three weeks, two groups of people used chocolate. In the first group, flavonoids were present in chocolate, in the second group – no. Naturally, the participants in the experiment did not know what chocolate they got. After completion of experience, the participants measured blood pressure and conducted an ultrasound study. Improving the parameters was observed in the group that used natural chocolate, in the second group all indicators remained at the same level. Those who suffer from diabetes mellitus may also be happy – chocolate helps the body to absorb sugar. And also in people who regularly vow chocolate, heart attacks happen less often, by about 10-20%.