You don’t always have to say no to a piece of chocolate!

A piece of dark chocolate or a sip of unsweetened hot cocoa can be the right solution to lower blood pressure or improve your mood.

Using cacao powder in cooking has many positive effects on the body, both internally and externally. And why is it actually great to add cacao to food?

Cacao contains flavonoids and lowers blood pressure

Cacao contains flavonoids, a type of chemical that is naturally present in plants. These phytochemicals are known to boost metabolism naturally and help fight many diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. However, milk chocolate does not contain all the benefits of flavonoids, so try eating dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao. A high dose of cacao can also lower high blood pressure.

For softer skin and better mood

Cacao contains antioxidants that help nourish wrinkled and damaged skin and make it softer. This is especially true in combination with other homoeopathic remedies (honey, yoghurt …).

Cacao also contains the amino acid tryptophan, which stimulates the production of serotonin, which promotes a feeling of joy and can even help prevent mild depression. Next time, when you need a quick mood boost, try a cup of real cacao!