Chocolate, considered by me as the greatest known wonder, chocolate Positivizes and reinforces the state of mind, several studies show that this pleasure can improve our mood in a very effective way. Why? Because it stimulates neuronal activity in areas of the brain related to pleasure and reward due to its constitution in fatty oils such as palmitic acid and stearic acid. also, Prevents cancer. The evidence is still limited that it allows us to avoid cancer, but each day is increasing. Several studies show that people who ingest flavonoids and antioxidants present in dark chocolate develop less chance of cancer than those who do not consume them. Those responsible for this benefit are epicatechin and quercetin, both flavonoids highlighted in cocoa.
And if we already thought that the benefits of chocolate were unimportant for our health and emotional well-being, we have that thanks to a study from Harvard University we can be aware that one or two doses of dark chocolate a week could even help to live more time. In this study, they compared people who did not eat chocolate with those who did, and realized that the last group lived another year. In any case, more studies are needed to determine this property that provides longevity.
It is also important that it reduces stress and blood pressure. Thanks to a German study we discovered that eating chocolate can help us to lower blood pressure, thus the risk of cardiovascular disease, and therefore to somatically reduce stress. It is very good to emphasize at this point the importance of becoming aware of the phrase "we are what we eat".
It serves as food for our brain, that is, mental work, like the physical consumes an important part of the nutrients we ingest, especially glucose. In addition, dark chocolate is a great source of iron, an element that facilitates the transport of nutrients to the muscles.
But ... a second I came here to share my secret, antidepressant prescription. exquisite chocolate cake, created by the grandmother, imitated by many but this one is special and magical !! here it goes:
Render for 1 person or if you want to share for: 20 people
INGREDIENTS
170 gr of flour
300 gr of sugar
100 gr of chocolate powder (bitter cocoa)
5 gr baking powder (royal)
Salt (a pinch)
2 eggs
100 gr of melted butter
200 ml of milk
vanilla
1 cup (200 ml) of hot coffee
The amount of ingredients is equivalent to prepare 1 sponge cake. For the cake you need 2. The ingredients must be doubled.
FILLED INGREDIENTS
400 gr of dulce de leche
300 gr of chocolate biter in bar
PREPARATION
In a bowl add the flour, sugar, chocolate, salt and baking powder. Mix. Add the eggs, melted butter, milk and vanilla. Beat to integrate all the ingredients. Finally add the cup of hot coffee. The mixture should remain liquid. Pour over a mold (22 centimeters). Bake at 180ºCelsius for 35-40 minutes.
The mixture has to be uniform and liquid color.
Once inside the oven, it is recommended not to open the oven before 25 minutes.
To verify that the oven is ready, you must bury a wooden stick in the center, if it comes out wet it is necessary to leave a few more minutes in the oven.
For this cake it is necessary to prepare two sponge cakes. The second is done in the same way.
For the filling, mix the chocolate with the dulce de leche and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds. Mix well to obtain the chocolate paste.
Once the two sponge cakes are fried, cut in two parts, obtaining 4 halves of sponge cake. Fill with the chocolate paste and also cover the surface.
Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting and serving.
For best results, recommend leaving the cake to stand for 1 day, so that it is firm and does not disarm when sliced.
I hope you enjoy it!!
