"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - from the movie "Forrest Gump"
But you can certainly know what's inside a piece of chocolate now!
Chocolate contains a large amount of antioxidants, which make your brain function better and help your body remain young and fresh for a larger period of time.
In addition, chocolate is a source of caffeine, maintaining your brain in a state of alertness for a longer period. Thus you will be able to stay focused for a more time, fact which will allow you to learn more things in a shorter period of time.
Chocolate also which brings you happiness because it increases the serotonin in your body. You will forget about your problems and worries or at least will see them in a more positive way.
If you eat dark chocolate, the benefits your brain will have are even greater, as dark chocolate is a valuable source of fibers for a good and healthy cardiovascular system. The polyphenols in chocolate inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol which is considered a major factor in the promotion of coronary disease. If the cardiovascular system works properly, then the brain will also work well.
On the other hand, the unconstrained consumption of chocolate, without a corresponding increase in activity, can cause you increase in body weight. And chocolate absorbs lead from the environment during production, and there is a slight concern of mild lead poisoning for some types of chocolate. In addition, chocolate is toxic to some animals such as dogs because of insufficient capacity to metabolize theobromine found in chocolate.
In any case, if life is like a box of chocolates, life would be happier and much more fun.
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