Why do we use chocolate?
We known from scientific studies that the feeling of enjoyment and being rewarded is important for our well-being. The botanical name for cocoa is (Cacoa theobroma). In Latin, it means the food of the Gods. When cocoa is the food of the Gods, it must also be one of the most qualifying foods to pamper you with.

Heart health

According to the research done on dark chocolate, the delicious treat can benefit the health of the heart. There are antioxidants in dark chocolate that have health-promoting effects.

Research has shown that antioxidants have an anti-inflammatory effect that counteracts the inflammation in the blood vessels, formation of atherosclerosis, and it lowers the blood pressure as the elasticity of the blood vessels increases. Thus, the Danish health authorities recommend daily consumption of between 8-24 g of dark chocolate to live a lifestyle that is good for your heart.

The antioxidants that are beneficial for your health originate from cocoa, found in the cocoa mass. That is why that it matters how dark your chocolate is. The darker it is, the higher the contents of cocoa, meaning that they have a higher content of antioxidants.

Lastly, dark chocolate releases endorphins and serotonin in the brain, both of which help against stress, while increasing the feeling of happiness. That is great for people who want to pamper themselves.