A specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and nutrition, Nour Dianova, told the 'Moscow Evening' newspaper about the benefits of the cacao fruit. According to Dianova, cacao contains a large amount of fiber and microelements that have a beneficial effect on the body. She noted that cacao contains a large number of alkaline equivalents — the predominance of potassium salts over others. Dianova also pointed out that the cacao fruit is useful for fluid retention and kidney diseases. She explained: 'The fruit has a diuretic effect, for this reason, its positive impact is noticeable in such cases.' She added that the cacao fruit also contains large amounts of vitamin C and carotene, which have a positive effect on the immune system and vision. It is believed that adding the cacao fruit to the diet can help with weight loss and getting rid of bloating and excess fluid in the body.
