The nutritional qualities of chocolate with a
high concentration of cocoa provides numerous
health benefits. According to experts, it contains
antioxidant properties, due to the large amount
[5] of flavonoids. Studies also indicate that cocoa
stimulates the release of endorphins in the
blood and serotonin in the brain, increasing the
feeling of pleasure and good humor. There is
also research indicating that the consumption of
[10] cocoa can lower blood pressure, as well as exert
cardioprotective action.
CARVALHO, P. Chocolate: functional food. In Bahia Oportunidades. Bahia: Governo da Bahia, 2015. p. 56.
According to the text, fill in the parentheses with T (true) or F (false).
( ) Eating cocoa isn’t healthy.
( ) Flavonoids work as antioxidants.
( ) Eating cocoa affects the mood of a person in a positive way.
( ) Cocoa consumption can decrease blood pressure.
( ) Cocoa is bad for the heart.
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