Dark chocolate is a confectionery product consisting of cocoa beans by at least 70%. This is an amazing treat, which, along with a huge number of calories, contains a large bouquet of healthy microminerals.
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Chocolate is rich in phosphorus, calcium, magnesium. The product also contains tianins with antibacterial properties. It is not paradoxical, but such a delicacy prevents the formation of plaque, strengthens tooth enamel.
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Chocolate helps rejuvenate the body. It is believed that 100 g of dark chocolate per week extends life by an average of a year. This happens thanks to natural antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, ensure the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and stop the premature aging of body cells.
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Dark chocolate helps to lose weight if consumed in reasonable amounts. Good treats delicacy on the circulatory system. The phenols present in the product protect the blood vessels from narrowing. It is noted that to eat 50 g of dark quality chocolate is equivalent to drinking a glass of good red wine. But only after chocolate alcohol intoxication does not occur.
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It treats aromatic delicacies for depression, creates resistance to stress, improves mood. Helps increase efficiency, strengthens the immune system. Chocolate is recommended as a prevention of colds and spring vitamin deficiency.
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With cough and sore throat, you can slowly dissolve small pieces of chocolate in your mouth, this will help alleviate the common cold. The product also relieves pain during menstruation.
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It is worth noting that the more chocolate contains cocoa beans, the more useful the product. A real quality treat is made from cocoa mass, cocoa butter and a small amount of sugar. Curcumin, an emulsifier, soya lecithin, and sorbitol may also be present. These components are necessary to give color to the healing delicacy and provide long-term storage. Neither milk, nor dairy products, nor other fillers are added to dark chocolate.
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A low-quality product often uses cheap hydro fats that give chocolate a greasy flavor. Such ingredients increase the load on the pancreas and may subsequently lead to diabetes. Various soy components and cocoa cake are also used. These components badly affect the taste of chocolate and do not bring any benefit.
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The use of dark chocolate should be in moderation, otherwise it can be harmful to health. 25 g per day will be enough to saturate the body with useful trace elements. Also, nothing good should be expected from a product made from cheap low-quality raw materials. Treats are also not recommended for people prone to allergies.