Chocolate has many benefits and is not the acne villain

There is no scientific proof that confirms the relationship between chocolate and acne, the problem is the excessive consumption of its secondary ingredients, which are sugar and hydrogenated fat and because it has a high glycemic index, it increases the absorption of sugar by the cells. Contributing to the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, which consequently increases the appearance of acne.

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Opt for options with more than 70% cocoa, as they are the health alternatives. Dark chocolate or chocolate with less fat and sugar cause moderate glycemic spikes. Cocoa is a vasodilator, it allows blood to flow better, abbreviating pressure, supporting heart health. It has a substance called oleic acid that fights heart disease and fights excess free radicals.

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A fruit originating in the Amazon region, born directly from the trunk of the tree. Possessing distinct colors, ranging from green to purple and from yellow to orange. Cocoa is a fruit of the cocoa tree that in recent years has been constantly studied for providing many benefits. Very rich in flavonoids, being compounds present in various foods and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant function, in addition to preventing numerous diseases.

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Cocoa is good for the skin and is great for giving energy. Rich in antioxidants and magnesium, it improves blood circulation and still provides a feeling of well-being, due to the increase in serotonin. Milk chocolate has a lot of sugar, and white is one of the most consumed, it is not considered a chocolate by many, as it is produced from cocoa butter, not from the cocoa seed, which makes its ingredients rich. in sugar and hydrogenated fat only.

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It is not the cocoa itself that is harmful, but its ingredients that make up chocolate and how we take care of our skin. Pimples are born and inflamed on the skin when we have the colonization of fungi and bacteria and when the sebaceous secretion remains uncleaned for a long period and accumulates, obstructing the hair follicle. In this way, a colony of bacteria is formed that helps to get and inflame the pimples.

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Keeping the skin always clean and hydrated, even if it is not oily, is not an option, remembering that healthy skin is from the inside out, drinking too much water should not be an option, as well as eating healthy food, avoiding alcohol and fat. , so that you can consume chocolate without fear.

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