Chocolate, passion of crowds. One of the oldest foodstuffs in the world is once again more fashionable than ever, and all thanks to having managed to destroy the myth of a product harmful to health. In ounces, in bars, in the form of a chocolate, melted or as a cover for a cake, few foods can be presented, and devoured, in more ways, and all so pleasing to the palate. More and more studies extolling the multiple virtues and qualities of chocolate for health, and each time they do more, dieticians and nutritionists who recommend their daily intake, but like everything, in moderation.
It does not cause acne: One of the main fears of teenagers when it comes to facing a chocolate bar: "Do not eat chocolate, which causes acne." However, as Patricia Fernández says, "there is no scientific evidence" that demonstrates any link between the consumption of cocoa and the appearance of acne. "It's the same as migraines, there is no study to support it," they admit.
Rich in magnesium: From «Chocolates Santocildes» and «Chocolates Comes» insist that cocoa is a product «rich in magnesium», which makes it ideal for «athletes» thanks to its nutritional values. This results in muscle strengthening and a constant energy contribution that promotes physical activity in a more continuous way.
Rich in antioxidants: One of the main values of this desired product lies in its richness in antioxidants. "Cocoa butter is very special and has many antioxidant properties," says Patricia Fernandez. "Chocolate is very rich in compound polyphenols, which have a deep antioxidant character," he says. Sergio González, of «Conrado Confectionery», remembers that this helps to «prevent aging».
Differentiate from industrial chocolates: Something that all teachers agree on is to "differentiate" the artisanal chocolates from the industrialists. "They use vegetable fats different from those of cocoa and these kill the properties of cocoa," they point out from Santocildes, warning that some "only have 10 percent cocoa and the rest is sugar."
Reduce the cholesterol: Another of the great benefits that have taken chocolate to a second youth are studies that show that its consumption, moderate, helps reduce cholesterol. "Cocoa has a high percentage of oleic acid that lowers bad cholesterol and good cholesterol rises," says Sergio González. "It has phytosterols, especially beta sitosterol," adds Patricia Fernández.
Good for the heart: From «Chocolates Santocildes», they assure that there are several doctors and dieticians who are beginning to recommend cocoa to their patients to help reduce cardiovascular accidents. "The myth that chocolate is bad is being banished and there are more and more people going to pure cocoas because there is an awareness that our diet is important for our health," he says.
Rich in iron: "Chocolate has more iron than beans or lentils," says David Peris, who highlights the amount of iron that cocoa treasures among its nutritional values. An affirmation that also Patricia shares, which also points to the "B vitamins" as another of the great characteristics of chocolate, thanks to the fermentation process to which it is subjected in the producing countries.
Reduces cardiovascular accidents: All these benefits, as indicated from the «Conrado Confectionery», result in a «reduction of cardiovascular accidents» and the consequent «lowering of blood pressure». From «Chocolates Comes» also point to the fiber and vitamin E with which cocoa counts as another of the advantages that this propitiates for our organism.
It does not produce cavities: One of the great allies of parents when denying an ounce of chocolate to their children has been that it produces cavities, something that since "Chocolate Santocildes" categorically deny. "Good cocoa is a product that does not stay in the mouth, and by not staying does not generate the necessary conditions for cavities to occur," Patricia insists.
One ounce a day Finally: the three chocolate masters find unanimity when recommending a recommended daily amount of cocoa, provided it exceeds 60 percent purity. Thus, they believe that an intake of between 46 and 60 grams per day is more than enough for the body. "Children can eat more because they have a greater energy expenditure", adds Patricia Fernández. "Between one and two ounces a day," concludes David Peris, to which Sergio González completes with "in short, chocolate lengthens life and lifts your spirits, what else can you ask for".
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