Bitter chocolate is used not only as a treat for sweet lovers, but also to improve the functioning of the body. A natural product brings significant benefits if you follow the measure.
Dark chocolate composition
Cocoa beans are used to make the chocolate bar. 100 g of the product contains:
- 48 g of carbohydrates;
- 36 g of fat;
- 6 g of proteins.
It is in this type of chocolate that the highest percentage of cocoa, a large amount of B vitamins, various trace elements, tannins, caffeine, antioxidants, theobromine and others. By comparison, milk chocolate has absolutely no benefit other than pleasure. The high calorie content of the product, oddly enough, allows you to get rid of extra pounds if you follow the recommendations.
Useful properties of dark chocolate
Eating dark chocolate in moderation produces good results:
- the content of flavonoids promotes the formation of nitric oxide in human blood, thereby improving blood flow;
- the product improves tone, improves energy charge;
- improves mood and relieves depression;
- increases the body's endurance during mental and physical exertion;
- the work of the cardiovascular system is normalized;
- prolongs the beauty and youth of the skin;
- accelerates metabolic processes, as a result of which the work of the digestive system is normalized;
- reduces the risk of inflammatory processes in the body;
- strengthens bones and teeth.
Very often in cosmetology they are used as masks or wraps, since after such procedures the skin becomes more elastic, smooth, aging processes slow down, age wrinkles decrease, and cellulite deposits disappear. Of course, for this purpose, not the usual chocolate bars are used, but cosmetics based on cocoa bean extract. To obtain the effect, it is necessary to cleanse and steam the skin in advance, and then apply a thin layer of chocolate mass. Such a session will improve the appearance and, due to the pleasant aroma, will increase the mood for the whole day.
Of course, you should not abuse dark chocolate with frequent headaches, exacerbation of gastritis. A large amount of food eaten can lead to sleep disturbances, dizziness, allergic reactions, and weight gain.
To choose quality chocolate, you need to know some rules. For example, there should be no plaque on the tiles, a white layer indicates a long shelf life. The natural slice melts quickly in the mouth. In the manufacture of vegetable oils are not used or are used with a minimum percentage (no more than 5%).
