Eating chocolate can also lose weight? Do you know the magical effects of these chocolates?
Dark chocolate refers to chocolate with cocoa solid content of 70% ~ 99%, or milk content of less than 12%. This slightly bitter chocolate, eaten in moderation, will have a good effect on weight loss.
Let's take a look at the magical effects of chocolate:
1. Protect cardiovascular system. Dark chocolate contains a lot of natural antioxidant polyphenols, which can prevent the fat in blood from depositing on the inner wall of blood vessels and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases to a certain extent.
2. Lower blood pressure. Flavanol in dark chocolate can promote the production of nitric oxide that relaxes blood vessels.
3. Control appetite. Dark chocolate also contains caffeine. In the previous article on "black coffee", we also mentioned that caffeine can inhibit appetite and promote metabolism.
4. Regulate the digestive system. The cellulose in dark chocolate can promote intestinal peristalsis and help gastrointestinal digestion. Isoflavones can inhibit the secretion of chloride ions in the intestine and alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea.
5. Antidepressant. Dark chocolate contains a certain amount of phenylethylamine, which is a very important element for people to regulate their emotions. We often say that eating chocolate can produce a feeling of happiness, and we also say dark chocolate.
6. Anti aging. The powerful antioxidant "flavanol" in dark chocolate can help people reduce insulin resistance, regulate weight, and even accelerate wound healing.
7. Weight loss should be the most concerned thing. A large part of the fat in dark chocolate belongs to unsaturated fatty acids and will not be transformed into meat. On the contrary, it will burn some fat and calories in the process of digestion and absorption of dark chocolate.