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Know the benefits of chocolate for health

Know the benefits of chocolate for health

Research comes from Chung Hsing University in Taiwan. The Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of the institution disclosed that it is the phenolic acids present in cocoa that are responsible for the weight loss action. They interfere with the production of leptin, the satiety hormone - which in the obese is very low - and still burn calories. Not counting the extra help from antioxidants, which prevents fat accumulation in cells.

Cocoa phytochemicals improve adiponectin secretion, which increases anti-inflammatory action, reducing the risks of diabetes and atherosclerosis (changes in blood vessels that "Another finding, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, one of the most prestigious American journals in the world of nutrition, attributes to cocoa the power to inhibit a mechanism that causes the body to store or produce more fat. All that wealth is in bitter chocolate.

Research coordinated by Danish physician Arne Vernon Astrup, head of the Department of Human Nutrition at the Royal University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, and published in the prestigious American magazine

International Journal of Obesity

, pointed out that patients who consumed a bitter tablet in the morning, still fasting, were satiated more than the rest of the class: they ingested 15% less calories throughout the day compared to the group that opted for milk chocolate. High mood Chocolate is also rich in carbohydrates, which help in the production of serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for the sensation of pleasure. In addition, it concentrates other substances such as tryptophan, theobromine, phenylethylamine, tetrahydrocarbolines, phenylalanine and tyrosine - these reinforce the sense of well-being.

Yes, chocolate is wonderful, but it is not worth ingesting anybody, nor the quantity that you want . It is worth noting that:

-The higher the concentration of cocoa, the better the product, since it is in it that are phytochemicals that are good for health. So the bitter versions are the most recommended.
-Your consumption limit is 30 grams per day, which is equivalent to a small bar. Do not think of overdoing it, because even though it is healthy, it is quite caloric (100 grams, on average, equivalent to 530 calories).
This chocolate should be prescribed by your doctor or dietitian for formulation and should contain cocoa, slimy polysaccharides from algae, L-glutamine (amino acid), glucomannan (fiber that comes from an African plant, which in contact with liquids in the stomach turns into a gel, giving a feeling of satiety for up to 4h), organic spirulina algae and others.
These ingredients are still capable of activating the production of phenylalanine, the amino acid present in the brain that activates neutrotransmitters to promote satiety.


Chitosan helps in intestinal transit and improves healing

Chitosan helps in intestinal transit and improves healing

Chitosan is a polysaccharide that acts as a fiber. It is extracted from the exoskeleton of insects or crustaceans. The exoskeleton is a resistant layer that covers the body of animals such as crustaceans such as lobsters, prawns, crabs and crabs. It provides a number of benefits to the body, such as: improving intestinal transit, avoiding absorption of fats, improve healing, take analgesic and antimicrobial action and is still good for the skin, bones and hair.

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Best teas for women 20 to 30 years old: nutritionist indicates

Best teas for women 20 to 30 years old: nutritionist indicates

At every stage of life our body transforms and reacts in different ways to each stimulus. "Our body has specific needs according to the stage of life and it is essential to provide the nutrients it needs," says nutritionist Patrícia Davidson. Therefore, she indicated in her Instagram three "very important" teas that can bring many benefits for women between the ages of 20 and 30, but "its form of consumption, as well as quantity, should be indicated by a professional", emphasizes she.

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