For as long as time, chocolates have served as a welcome treat - whether they're caressing our taste-buds, spicing up our sex lives or seeing us through the inevitable break-ups, chocolates always guarantee a pleasing experience. On the down side, we've often been told of the health risks associated with them; diabetes comes readily to mind while dentists have us believe that chocolates are teeth devils ready to steal, kill and destroy any dental cavity that is unfortunate enough to get in the creamy goodness of chocolates. But are chocolates really as unhealthy as we've been made to believe over time? Apparently not.
Finally We Have an Excuse to Binge! 6 Health Benefits of Chocolate
Have you ever wanted to just indulge in some major chocolate binging but barely held yourself in check? Well now you have some reason to.
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According to scientists, dark chocolates contain antioxidants - the same chemical that can be found in red wine and vegetables which are renowned for their good effect on the heart. In other words, chocolates are great for the heart!
'Dare I believe?', I hear you ask. Yes you should! There's a ton of reasons why moderate chocolate binging is healthy and here's 6 of such reasons:
- Healthy heart:
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- Controls blood sugar:
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- Reduces stress level:
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- Boosts brain power:
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- Promotes feel-good sensation:
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<div>Remember, all binging must be done in moderation! Bon apetit!</div>
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