Chocolate is that heavenly goodness that comes in different colours, flavours and forms, and everyone loves. It’s safe to say that if you haven’t tasted chocolate, you haven’t studied.
I bet you didn’t know just how good chocolate is for you. Apparently, consuming chocolate provides a boost to your mood and your health. According to studies done at Loma Linda University, eating chocolate with a higher concentration of cacao, can significantly reduce your stress levels. Apart from the decreased stress levels, it also rejuvenates your memory and your immune system.
Cacao is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. The studies showed that the flavonoids found in cacao aids your brain and your heart.
Eating chocolate actually fortifies your immune system response, and in so doing aids in the body’s ability to form new neural connections.
Asides from boosting the blood flow to the brain, the flavonoids found in chocolate have been proven to infiltrate and improve the functionality of the areas of the brain equipped with memory and learning functions.
Chocolate also contains a little dosage of caffeine. Not enough to send your adrenaline pumping and keep you up through the night, but enough to help enhance your concentration, memory and most importantly, elevate your mood and give you that euphoric feeling you need to enjoy study time.
