{"id":557,"date":"2021-12-06T09:09:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T08:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/criolloquetzal.ch\/uncategorized\/avec-peu-de-moderation\/"},"modified":"2022-10-23T20:59:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-23T18:59:42","slug":"virtues-benefits-drawbacks-dark-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/criolloquetzal.ch\/en\/chocolate-blog\/virtues-benefits-drawbacks-dark-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Snapshot of the virtues and rare drawbacks of dark chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virtues, benefits and drawbacks of dark chocolate<\/h3>\n

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Did you, like me, jump for joy when you found out that chocolate, like red wine and coffee can, in fact, be good for your health?<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know about you, but I thought it was great news \u2026so much so that I really wanted to \u00a0look into it ...not only out of intellectual curiosity but also and especially because everyone should treat themselves!<\/p>\n

It is important to point out that we are mainly talking about dark chocolate here\u2026 and what do you know, as luck would have it, that is exactly what we have at CriolloQuetzal<\/a>! By definition, dark chocolate contains at least 43% of cocoa \u00a0and can contain up to 100% (yes, yes!)<\/p>\n

Logically, the more cocoa there is, the less the sugar content \u2013 I won\u2019t give you details about the harmful effects of sugar, you know them. On the other hand, dark chocolate is also made from cocoa butter, which contains fats, so be careful not to indulge too much. MO-DE-RA-TION!<\/p>\n

The cocoa originates from America.\u00a0 Up to the XVIth century, it was consumed as a drink and was used for its energizing properties, even medicinal (cocoa butter, for example as a healing balm). Even though the utilization and preparation are totally different (link to the Chocolate Glossary) nowadays, its virtues are as numerous.<\/p>\n

\"SnapshotAs the French chocologist Victoire Finaz<\/a> explains, \u201cit\u2019s in the cocoa, the raw material, where the most important source of antioxidants is found. \u201cIt turns out that it contains more antioxidants than green tea or red wine.<\/p>\n

On top of that, chocolate contains other essential nutrients such as magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamin D\u201d.\u00a0 It even contains fluoride! But let\u2019s not exaggerate, we can\u2019t claim that chocolate replaces toothpaste.<\/p>\n

Eating dark chocolate regularly is good for the cardiovascular system, helps eliminate cholesterol and slows down skin aging.\u00a0 It is also a stimulant, thanks to the theobromine and caffeine, the latter in much smaller quantities than in coffee.<\/p>\n

In addition to the benefits of cocoa as a food, cocoa butter is also very good for the skin because of its moisturizing properties.<\/p>\n

Beyond the physical effects, so to speak, chocolate acts in a significant manner on the brain.\u00a0 Its antidepressant properties have been established.\u00a0 Victoire Finaz specifies that chocolate \u201ctriggers the secretion of endorphins in our brain which are pleasure molecules. They are euphoric and calming, reduce anxiety, regulate moods and provoke a state of euphoria leading to a feeling of well-being.<\/p>\n

The most recent studies have also shown that cocoa stimulates our nervous system and improves our concentration and memory.<\/p>\n

So, not too bad, right?\u00a0 Of course, we mustn\u2019t forget that what\u2019s important is to have a balanced diet! But the next time you\u2019re thinking about having an extra piece, or you\u2019re shopping and see that chilli<\/a> 70% cocoa chocolate bar, telling yourself, \u201cI really shouldn\u2019t\u2026..\u201d simply do not hesitate and treat your taste-buds, your heart and your body.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00ab Chocolat, l\u2019art de la chocologie et de la d\u00e9gustation\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0Chocolat, voyage au c\u0153ur de la culture du chocolat\u00a0\u00bb, www.futura-sciences.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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