The benefits of eating chocolate:
1. Relieve diarrhea: The cocoa content of dark chocolate ranges from 50% to 90%. Cocoa is rich in polyphenols called flavonoids, which can inhibit the intestinal absorption of protein, chloride ion and water, thus reducing water loss and preventing people from dehydration due to diarrhea.
2. Reduce cholesterol levels. According to a study published in the journal of nutrition, cocoa intake helps to lower the cholesterol level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is the so-called "bad cholesterol" and increase the "good" cholesterol level? Can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
3, rich in minerals, dark chocolate contains beneficial minerals? There are potassium, zinc and selenium, and 100g dark chocolate (more than 70%) can provide 17mg iron? 67% of RDA. Chocolate is one of the sources of iron supplementation.
4、? Lowering blood pressure: A survey of 44 healthy adults by German researchers showed that their blood pressure dropped by an average of 2.9 mm Hg after 18 weeks after eating no more than 30 calories of dark chocolate every day. However, white chocolate and excessive consumption of chocolate have no such effect.
5. Chocolate is a natural guardian against heart disease. It is rich in multi-source phenolic compounds, which plays a considerable role in preventing the oxidation or accumulation of fatty substances in human arteries.
Data expansion:
Chocolate, native to Central and South America, the main raw material of cocoa beans is produced in the narrow strip within the equator latitude 18 degrees. The main ingredient of chocolate is cocoa butter, which contains theobromine. Theobromine is toxic to many animals, but for humans, theobromine is a healthy anti-sedative ingredient, so eating chocolate can improve the spirit and enhance the excitement.
The best time to eat chocolate:
1, chocolate is a kind of food with high nutrition, so we should regard it as a part of our daily diet instead of an extra snack to avoid taking in too many calories. When you feel hungry and have no time to eat, 3-5 small pieces of dark chocolate, a fruit and a bottle of mineral water can be the most convenient and effective way to replenish energy.
Although chocolate can be used as a meal substitute, it is best not to eat it often. Besides, eating chocolate before exercise can not only relieve your craving, but also help your body to replenish some energy, improve your excitement and make your body less tired. Moreover, after exercise, the chocolate you eat can basically be consumed. Or when you are tired from work or study, it can not only reward yourself, but also refresh yourself.
References:
-Baidu Encyclopedia Chocolate