For a huge number of people, one of the favorite sweet foods is chocolate. There is even a festive day dedicated to this delicacy, which falls on July 11th. What are some interesting and tasty facts about chocolate?
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Chocolate has a very low melting point, because of this slice of goodies melts so easily in the hands and tongue. At the same time, scientists note that it is the gradual melting of chocolate in the mouth that leads to a stronger effect of euphoria and stimulates a greater production of the hormone of happiness.
The most useful is considered to be bitter / dark chocolate. It contains the most cocoa beans. As a result of numerous studies, it was found that dark chocolate favorably affects memory, concentration, attention, makes the brain work better and better. In addition, such a treat can help restore vision and stabilize blood pressure. Some traditional healers use molten dark chocolate as a cure for diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma and bronchitis.
Chocolate - any kind / variety - is very useful for women. This product stimulates sexual desire, aggravates feelings during intimacy and increases the feeling of satisfaction after making love with a partner.
In the famous film Psycho, chocolate was used instead of artificial blood.
For the preparation of white chocolate varieties, cocoa beans in solid form are not used. The basis of the sweetness is cocoa butter.
In ancient times, Catholicism did not approve of the use of chocolate at all. This was considered a serious sin and indicated that a person has contact with dark forces or is engaged in witchcraft. Perhaps the reason is that this sweet from ancient times is associated with various magical cults and rituals. Even the name of cocoa beans is translated as "food of the gods."
Scientists have proven that milk chocolate reduces fatigue after sports training. In addition, the treat has a positive effect on the willpower of athletes.
Chocolate can be compared to a natural painkiller. When a person eats this product for food, the body produces substances that are very similar to opiates in their structure and effect. Because of this, any pain is reduced.
The occurrence of a physiological or psychological dependence on chocolate is associated with its composition. Psychological dependence develops due to the fact that the treat stimulates the production of hormones of happiness and love, which helps maintain excellent mood. Physiological addiction is not influenced by the cocoa beans themselves, but by a large amount of sugar and other flavors, which are found in most chocolates available now in stores.
Doctors advise eating more chocolate to people who often visit the open sun or regularly visit the solarium. The fact is that in the composition of this sweetness there are useful flavonoids that absorb and neutralize the negative ultraviolet effect. Thus, the skin is protected from burns, the risk of developing cancer is reduced.
In order to properly relax and get rid of stress, you need to seek help from chocolate. But what to do to those people who are on a diet or for some reason are forced to abandon the use of this product? In such cases, you can simply inhale the chocolate flavor, for example, using a scented candle. This sweet smell affects the brain, there is an increase in theta waves, which are responsible for relaxation.