Is chocolate really good for health?
The French consume more than eight kilos of chocolate per year.It would be good for the heart, for memory and morale...But there is chocolate and chocolate.Small guide to crack without guilty.30 partsParangelical Da Silva Dubuis |
30 partspartagertwitterDifficile de résister à la tentation pendant les fêtes où le chocolat contient parfois tout sauf du cacao.Photo Alexis Christiaen (Pib) - VDNPQRIt’s guilty pleasure in tea time or in front of the moment series.With this little voice that says to you: "You can, it's good for health!But do not confuse chocolate and cocoa.If chocolate is good for health it is only thanks to cocoa powder.It is one of the foods richest in flavonoids, antioxidants belonging to the family of polyphenols.They are known for their anti-inflammatory properties in the body and contribute to fighting the premature aging of cells.And the more the chocolate has a strong percentage in cocoa bean, the more it is rich in minerals like magnesium.
If dark chocolate contains at least 30% cocoa, it is 20% for the one in milk.White chocolate, made exclusively with cocoa butter, does not contain it at all.Favor chocolate with 70% cocoa chocolate is infinitely available at the holidays in boxes that actually contain little cocoa but fats, sugar, emulsifiers, artificial aromas and abundance additives.It is therefore necessary to favor a chocolate with 70% cocoa minimum to enjoy its benefits.Several studies have shown that regular dark chocolate consumers have a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular accidents.The French Cardiology Federation advises to have fun with one or two squares of dark chocolate per day.No more.Because it is necessary to take into account the calorie intake: 570 calories for 100 grams!
Conclusion : choisissez un chocolat «pur beurre de cacao». En effet, les industriels utilisent des matières grasses moins onéreuses comme l’huile de palme ou le beurre de karité. Optez pour du chocolat bio car les cultures de fèves de cacao n’échappent pas aux traitements par pesticides. Le consommer avec parcimonie c’est aussi bon pour la planète. La filière chocolat serait le premier facteur de déforestation en Côte d’Ivoire et au Ghana. Poursuivez votre lecture sur ce(s) sujet(s) :Alimentation|Santé
