Why you should eat cocoa

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 in a positive way 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.”