Krasnoyarsk residents were reminded of the benefits of sweets / Society news of Krasnoyarsk and the Krasnoyarsk Territory / Newslab.Ru

Rospotrebnadzor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory reminded what benefits candy can have.

The press service noted that people have been consuming sweet treats since ancient times. According to legend, back in Ancient Egypt, someone accidentally knocked over vessels with figs, honey and nuts, the contents got mixed up and froze. It was a pity to throw away the resulting mixture; they scraped it off, cut it, tasted it and admired it – and that’s how the first candies turned out.

The benefit of sweets is that they are a source of glucose. — brain nutrient. With their help you can give your body strength and improve your mood.

“The most healthy chocolates are those with a high cocoa content. Chocolate contains antioxidants that protect blood vessels and slow down aging. Chocolate also contains magnesium, which calms the nervous system,” — explained in the press service.

It should be borne in mind that most sweets contain dyes and flavors that can cause an allergic reaction and stomach irritation. Also, a large amount of sweets can negatively affect on the figure, and regular consumption of “fast” carbohydrates, which make up sweets, is addictive.