Do you crave chocolate? Well, I have some great news!
Dark Chocolate (with 65% or higher cocoa content) has many health benefits. Here's seven good reasons to indulge guilt free. Just don't eat a pound a day! It's still a high-calorie, high-fat food - so enjoy but only in moderation.
Benefit #1: It's full of many important nutrients like potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamins A1, B1, B2, D and E.
Benefit #2: It stimulates endorphin production and contains the "feel good" hormone serotonin, which can elevate your mood, reduce pain and act as a natural stress-reducer.
Benefit #3: It contains antioxidants that protect the body from free radical damage, which can lead to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains eight times the antioxidant power that you find in strawberries.
Benefit #4: Studies show that small amounts of dark chocolate everyday can reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol.
Benefit #5: It's great for muscle recovery. That's why many athletes consider low-fat chocolate milk to be one of the best post-recovery snacks around.
Benefit #6: Research on rats has found that increased chocolate intake can lower a number of inflammatory chemicals in the brain, thereby suppressing migraine symptoms.
Benefit #7: It tastes great & even a small amount can help curve cravings.
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