Chocolate therapy for health and beauty
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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For sure, many women like chocolate. But excessive use of it is fraught with negative consequences for both health and figure. However, moderate consumption of it can have a beneficial effect on our body.
According to research results of scientists from Harvard University, chocolate affects life expectancy due to the chemical compounds that make up its composition. They are able to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and positively affect the blood flow.
In addition, in the composition of a favorite delicacy is a chemical that has the properties of an aphrodisiac. Also, chocolate is useful for the cardiovascular system and even able to protect the body from cancer.
- Chocolate and mood
When we are upset or simply do not want to do anything, chocolate will come to the rescue. It increases the level of the serotonin hormone in the blood, the low level of which is the cause of stress and depression. Even the aroma of a chocolate bar is able to have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and cause positive emotions. That's why sometimes pampering yourself with a piece of such delicious sweetness is not a crime at all.
- Chocolate and leather
Now procedures with chocolate are very popular. It improves blood circulation, normalizes the outflow of lymph and reduces the formation of edema, and is also a formidable enemy of cellulite - due to the action of caffeine, the subcutaneous fats are split and the skin becomes supple and velvety. To relax and tone the skin, you can take a chocolate bath at home.
For the preparation of a chocolate bath, we need 200 grams of cocoa powder and a liter of hot water. All this is mixed and poured into the bath. Before starting a delicious procedure, you need to cleanse the body with a scrub. 20 minutes of enjoying the chocolate procedure, and the skin will become supple and silky.
- Chocolate - a panacea for excess weight
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have proved that eating dark chocolate is an effective way not to gain extra pounds on holidays. It gives a feeling of saturation and allows you to reduce the consumption of calories, and also discourages cravings for fatty and salty foods, as well as for confectionery.
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