Why you should eat cacao

Cacao contains a large amount of antioxidants that are good for your brain. According to a study, cocoa also improves memory and increases blood flow to the brain, which in the short term can increase attention and performance.

It gives you an energy boost. Cocoa contains a lot of magnesium, which counteracts fatigue. So the next time you feel hungover and tired, you can treat yourself to chocolate with a clear conscience.

It protects against the sun. In studies it has been shown that the consumption of chocolate can prevent a person from getting burned in the sun. Studies have also shown that the cocoa bean can have a protective effect against the harmful UV rays that cause skin cancer.

It keeps the skin young longer. As previously mentioned, cocoa contains plenty of antioxidants that work positively in our bodies. Among other things, the antioxidants in cocoa help your skin stay young and firm longer.

“Waking up to a new exiting day. Yes, the bread has gone moldy and the world is rotten.”

It balances hormonal fluctuations. There is a reason why we like to eat chocolate around the time of our period. Serotonin levels in the body can then decrease and because the cocoa bean contains this feel-good substance, chocolate makes you happier.

“The days before menstruation, you may feel a little grumpy and tired.”