Two good news for cocoa lovers: it is not guilty of extra pounds or even of the dreaded pimples.
Two of the worst charges hanging over the head of chocolate suddenly fall: it is not responsible for acne and, despite having many calories, those who consume it do not tend to gain weight.
To exonerate him from the accusation of making pimples come are dermatologists Adoi (Association of Italian Hospital Dermatologists) who also announced, in a recent conference held in Perugia, the launch of an Italian study to deepen the relationship between chocolate and skin health in general.
In the meantime, experts reassure us: 60 grams of chocolate a day, milk or dark, are not a danger to our facial skin.
It could even make you lose weight
A study on adolescents, the largest ever conducted so far, showed that those who eat more chocolate have less unnecessary fat distributed over the body, especially the abdomen.
And this is independent of the level of physical activity and eating habits followed. In practice, those who consume more chocolate are on average leaner.
The research, conducted at the University of Granada and published in the journal Nutrition, involved almost 1500 young people from six European countries.
According to experts, the merit would be catechins, antioxidants contained in chocolate that would promote a correct metabolism, thus compensating for its high caloric content.
Joycelyn Elders is the author and creator of EmpowerEssence, a health and wellness blog. Elders is a respected public health advocate and pediatrician dedicated to promoting general health and well-being.
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