The composition and health benefits of dark chocolate

Bitter chocolate is allowed to be consumed even during the diet. It is believed that this product is extremely useful, and its only drawback — high calorie. But everything is not so clear. Any food can be both a medicine and a poison, and the difference is determined by the quantity, the individual characteristics of the body of each person. The editors of estet-portal.com offer to figure out what the benefits of dark chocolate are and how to use it correctly so as not to harm your health and not get better.

• Composition and  invaluable benefits of dark chocolate
• Safe chocolate: choosing the right product
• Harmful properties: who should be careful
• Highlights Bitter Chocolate Health Benefits

Composition and invaluable benefits of dark chocolate

Bitter is called chocolate, which contains 55% and more grated cocoa. A lot of cocoa butter (over  30%) and  sugar are also added to it. Proper dark chocolate should be free of chemicals, dairy products and other additives. In & nbsp; unlike & nbsp; it, dark chocolate is sweeter, contains less cocoa liquor (up to & nbsp; 55%). Fillers and flavors are allowed, so vanilla, nuts, crushed raisins are often added to the product.

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The calorie content of bitter chocolate is high: 400–540 kcal / 100 g. It contains a lot of fats and carbohydrates, but their harm is offset by the presence of vitamins (group B, E, PP, K), minerals ( magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron). The percentage of these substances depends on the  recipe, brand of chocolate, method of manufacture, but they are the main health benefits of dark chocolate.

It is important to remember that:

• Chocolate is especially useful for bronchopulmonary diseases. Theobromine, which is contained in the product, helps with coughing, if it is slowly absorbed along the segment.

• The product prolongs youth. Women who care about preservation of beauty should pay attention to vitamins, flavonoids and antioxidants in chocolate.

• Dessert is indispensable during the period of premenstrual syndrome, when the blues set in and feeling worse.

• Bitter Chocolate — a powerful aphrodisiac. It increases desire in women, improves potency and sperm quality in men.

It is believed that dark chocolate can be used to reduce cravings for alcohol. The main thing is to eat it in moderation — up to 40 g per day. Then the excess calories will not be deposited in the form of fat at the waist.

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Safe chocolate: choosing the right product

Only natural dark chocolate is useful, any surrogates will only bring harm. The right product should be without unnecessary additives. Its composition is simple: powder and & nbsp; cocoa butter, sugar. If there are some other components indicated on the package, it is better to refuse the purchase and find a better product.

When choosing, you should follow these rules:

• Pay attention to cocoa percentages. The higher the better. Ideal — 72%.

• Try to buy desserts without palm oil.

  The percentage limit that is allowed is — 5%.

• Dark brown color.

  If the color of the chocolate is closer to black, don buy this brand again. Dyes give this shade.

• Crunch when breaking.

  When breaking off a piece from the bar, the chocolate should make a characteristic dry crunch.

• Assess the bitterness.

  After tasting a piece of chocolate, pay attention to the taste. It should be really bitter. Such a product is useful, because. contains many flavonoids.

Healthy Chocolate — this is a minimum of sugar, a maximum of cocoa and a natural composition. If you choose the right product, it will bring true pleasure and energy.

If you find white spots on tiles, do not rush to throw them in the trash can. Such traces do not always indicate low quality chocolate. They may appear as a result of a violation of the tile formation technology or due to improper storage. This chocolate is safe and retains its beneficial properties. But if white spots appear because the product is expired, it should not be eaten.

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Bitter chocolate can be harmful to allergy sufferers, as well as people sensitive to caffeine and theophylline. If you know you're overreacting to these substances, it's best to avoid foods high in cocoa. Otherwise, you can provoke an upset stomach. You may feel sick.

Weight loss without harm to health: principles and sample menu Natural chocolate should be avoided by people suffering from migraines. Because of the tannin in the composition of the product, the headache can only get worse. Also, chocolate should not be eaten by men who have impaired sperm production.

Highlights Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

The good news: even if you on a diet, eat dark chocolate for health, but in small amounts (30-40g) and until 16.00. It will only benefit.

You need to choose a quality product. Read the composition carefully, keep track of expiration dates.
White spots on  tiles are not  always dangerous. Chocolate should be thrown away if it's expired. Otherwise, the product is safe.
Chocolate gives vivacity, good mood and well-being. It is also a powerful aphrodisiac.

Telegram If you know that products with high cocoa content are contraindicated for you, then don take no chances. In  otherwise, bitter chocolate doesn do no harm if not overeating.

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