Benefits of cocoa

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The main ingredient that chocolate has is cocoa and, this small but very nutritious seed belongs to the fruit of the cocoa farmer, whose nutritional particularity is characterized by having antioxidant and flavonoid properties.

Due to the above, the regular consumption of cocoa would allow our health to enjoy excellent benefits. Similarly, it contributes to the improvement of mood, levels blood sugar, blood fluid, contains anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a protector of the heart.

In order to enjoy the benefits that the consumption of cocoa would bring us, the specialists in the health area recommend that it is appropriate to consume 2 small tablespoons with cocoa powder daily or failing that, 40 grams of dark chocolate noting that, the equivalence of these grams is 3 squares of chocolate bar.

Now, I share in detail the benefits that cocoa provides to our health if we consume it regularly and in the amounts mentioned above.

Chocolate bars cannot be consumed in excess

Thanks to the nutrients provided by caffeine, theobromine, tyramine and phenylethylamine, cocoa is considered the precursor of serotonin and tryptophan when acting as a neurotransmitter agent that is responsible for regulating or improving our mood, appetite, heart rate and at the same time, sleep. It should be noted that, for 2 decades, specialists have confirmed that cocoa can combat the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

In the same way, cocoa can help with the prevention of the development of diseases such as thrombosis since it levels the blood flow, a particularity that decreases the formation of blood clots. Likewise, the cocoa seed regulates the level of cholesterol thus preventing the deposition of fat in the vessels and due to this, all diseases of cardiovascular origin are prevented.

If someone is having anemia problems, cocoa can also be an excellent ally because, thanks to the source of iron it has, if 35 grams of cocoa powder are consumed daily, the iron contained in the seed contributes to the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells. Similarly, if a person is diabetic or wants to prevent this disease, the consumption of cocoa also helps protect the cells responsible for producing insulin in the pancreas.

The cocoa shell should be broken with a good knife to avoid damaging the seed

It is necessary to mention that cocoa is a seed rich in theobromine, this being a compound responsible for favoring that the blood circulation to the brain is adequate and when this occurs, Alzheimer's diseases or dementia can be prevented. If you just want to improve memory or cognition, cocoa consumption can also help.

For people who have problems with the large intestine, consuming dark chocolate bars helps increase lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, these being very important microorganisms for the well-being of our health, however, these are responsible for improving the functioning that our intestine must have to prevent any type of diseases in this organ.

When we are exposed more than regulatory to free radicals, it is recommended to consume cocoa because, this seed allows to reduce the impact that free radicals have on our cells and at the same time, reduces inflammation. Several investigations have detailed that, cocoa is responsible for promoting the reduction of vitamin C that is reactivated in the blood vessels when there is inflammation.

The chewable consumption of cocoa allows the benefits to be longer

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In case you want to lose a few extra kilos, cocoa can also help in this because it is responsible for reducing the absorption and synthesis of saturated fats. It should be noted that dark chocolate increases the feeling of satiety and thanks to this, insulin is regulated.

Keep in mind that, to achieve this effect, cocoa cannot be consumed with another product that contains calcium because if it is done, the decrease and absorption will not take place. Last but not least, cocoa can also be an excellent ally in the leveling of blood pressure since, when consumed on a regular basis, the blood vessels have a relaxation stimulus thanks to the nitric oxide that is produced with its consumption.