The French devour more than 6 kilos per year. But do they know that chocolate is good for health? Consumed in moderation, it has many virtues. It is not without reason that it has been consumed for millennia.
First of all, good quality chocolate has an antioxidant property thanks to the flavonoids and minerals (copper, zinc, manganese) contained in cocoa.
It would help stimulate the brain and therefore concentration but would also lower blood pressure.
Eating a small square is also effective against stress. This thanks to the magnesium present, a mineral known to fight against the effects of fatigue and which is also recommended to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke.
Finally, good chocolate helps protect the body against bad cholesterol.
It is of course necessary to favor chocolates without too much sugar and with a good cocoa content. Milk or white chocolate tablets, on the other hand, should be consumed in small quantities, otherwise they promote weight gain. No risk with dark chocolate on the other hand.