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\"Wolfgang<\/p>\n

Three out of four Americans claim to regularly consume chocolate (with women and young people under 34 being among the most avid consumers): after all, it has always been one of the world’s favorite comfort foods,<\/strong> especially in colder months, to indulge in a treat when the weather becomes sharper or – for the more weather-sensitive – to lift the mood lowered by the shortening days.<\/p>\n

And they are right: according to research conducted by Deliveroo<\/em> in collaboration with SWG<\/em>, more habitual consumers have more hope and are happier.<\/strong> Meanwhile, those who do not consume it feel more anger and disgust.<\/p>\n

How Does Chocolate Benefit Mood and Health?<\/h1>\n

Dr. Michelangelo Giampietro – Specialist in Food Science – commented: “The sense of gratification and fulfillment,<\/strong> and therefore psychological well-being, that one experiences when regularly, but always in moderation, indulging in good chocolate, is partly due to some compounds found in cocoa (such as theobromine, phenylethylamine, anandamide, etc.).<\/em><\/p>\n

These components are attributed to the ability to improve the subjective perception of well-being and pleasure,<\/strong> mood, and cognitive functions, precisely because of their effect on neurotransmitters such as serotonin and endorphins.<\/em><\/p>\n

Moreover, the sweet component, in general, generates a sense of well-being,<\/strong> bringing us back to childhood memories.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

And not only that: cocoa is also rich in flavanols, plant chemicals excellent for health due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-free radical properties.<\/p>\n

The darker the chocolate, the more cocoa it contains, and the greater the benefits for the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various studies have shown that dark chocolate offers a range of benefits that, when combined, help protect the body from cardiovascular diseases, have a positive effect on reducing blood pressure, improve sleep, and somewhat surprisingly, contribute to having beautiful skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamins and minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, and manganese, in fact, are a boon for our skin. Luckily, dark chocolate is rich in them.<\/p>\n

Manganese, for example, supports the production of collagen, a protein that helps keep the skin young and healthy. Not bad, right?<\/p>\n

If you needed an excuse to bite into a piece of chocolate, we’ve given it to you!<\/p>\n

**Why You Should Be Eating More Chocolate (No, Seriously)<\/a>**<\/p>\n

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