Chocolate - Worth The "sin"

More than once we mention that chocolate was created by the ancient Aztecs . The drink of ground cocoa beans was almost cult for their leader Montezuma, who took it to enjoy more strength at night .


The elixir was later brought to the old continent by the Spaniards, but with the omission that the recipe lacked an important ingredient - chili . So let's not be surprised by the types of chocolate that the modern industry already offers us. Cocoa dessert with chili is a real aphrodisiac, no matter how sweet we see it, followed by a spicy taste for the tongue, incompatible!


Instead of the second strong tonic ingredient, the Spaniards add sugar and cinnamon or vanilla. Today, it is less likely to find chocolate with them, at the expense of another variety of flavors and aromas.


But what makes chocolate so irresistible? It is not only because of its taste, experts point out, our "dependence" on the cocoa block is also due to the specific substances that it contains and affect a number of subtle processes in our brain. So - yes, chocolate can be used as a means of targeted communication and even delicate manipulation.


Cocoa has the ability to stimulate the release of endorphinsto which we owe falling into a state of pleasure. By the way, we can experience the same effect after running a few kilometers ...


Of the 300 types of substances contained in chocolate, the action of serotonin , a neurotransmitter that has a positive effect on mood and has anti-stress properties , is known . So are theobromine and phenylethylamine , which have a stimulating effect . Why the rest of the mix makes us feel good is still unclear.

Chocolate is often blamed for a number of health problems, from the appearance of acne, the accumulation of extra pounds, to tooth decay ...

 

However, scientists have categorically refuted such myths . In fact, sugar is to blame for these problems, which when it enters the mouth contributes to the release of more acids from the microorganisms in it. Milk chocolate, according to a study by the Istmat Dental Health Center in Ronchester, New York, is among the products that cause the least problems with teeth and this is because it contains phosphates and other useful minerals .


Chocolate is rich in potassium and magnesium- one maintains the normal functioning of the nervous system, and the other, in addition to it, is necessary for muscle function, energy release, the action of hormones, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure ... No wonder that when we feel " broken ”we eat chocolate, the brain has deduced what we need and shows us the solution. Pieces of chocolate are a real salvation in such a case!


The cocoa temptation also contains vitamins B1, B2, D and E , which also have their beneficial effect on the body. The amount of 250 grams of chocolate, experts say, will not harm the figure. So it is better to take advantage of its benefits if you can from time to time.