Medical Properties of Chocolate
- Researchers at Harvard conducted a series of experiments that showed that consumption of chocolate three times a month prolongs the life for almost one year.
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The American researchers believe that a cup of chocolate a day helps maintain the beauty, because chocolate contains antioxidants.
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Bar of chocolate contains more calcium and vitamin B, than banana and orange.
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Scientists have found: dark chocolate lowers a blood pressure. Doctors believe that this is due to flavonoids - substances contained in chocolate in large quantities. Flavonoids strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation and prevent blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
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Bar of chocolate is not only a tasty dessert, but also natural antidepressant. Chocolate contains a natural "hormone of happiness" - serotonin.
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For people who are involved in sports it is very good to eat chocolate because it contains potassium and magnesium, which stimulate the muscular and nervous systems.
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Among ingredients of chocolate there is glucose, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the brain. Chocolate is not only delicious but also useful for people engaged in intellectual activities.
