According to the famous British nutritionist Tim Spector, if you include dark chocolate in your daily diet, it will help protect the body from the development of type 2 diabetes, bowel cancer and a number of other diseases.
Spector told the Daily Mail that 20 grams of chocolate with at least 70% cocoa contains the same amount of fiber as a slice of whole grain bread.
Fiber is not only needed for good digestion, but also for the prevention of diabetes, stroke and bowel cancer.
Cocoa beans contain a large amount of polyphenols, which have a powerful antioxidant effect. They normalize blood pressure, improve blood circulation and have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
Spector recommends eating chocolate daily – 20 grams. We are talking about a quality product without unnecessary additives.
Dark chocolate has many beneficial properties if you don't get carried away with it:
- Rich in flavonoids and other antioxidants.
- Moderate consumption of dark chocolate can improve blood circulation, reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
- Chocolate promotes the production of serotonin and endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress.
- Flavonoids in dark chocolate improve cognitive function and memory.
- Dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure due to its relaxing effect on blood vessels.
- Contains vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper and manganese.
Remember that excessive consumption of chocolate, even such a healthy one, can lead to an increase in the calorie content of the diet and weight gain.
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Important! Information provided in reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.