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The Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

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January 28, 2021 by Home Jobs By Mom
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

If you’re a dark chocolate lover, it will be music to your ears to hear that science confirms eating chocolate is actually good for you!

There are plenty of studies that have found a surprising number of benefits from eating this sweet treat. So, there’s no need to feel guilty about indulging a little now and then. Here’s what you need to know.

Is dark chocolate healthy?

The first point to note is that, unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to all varieties of chocolate! It’s specifically dark chocolate that research has shown to be good for you.

This is because the main benefits of eating chocolate come from the cocoa that it contains, and the levels of cocoa tend to be higher in dark chocolate.

Plus, dark chocolate usually has lower levels of fat and sugar which also makes a big difference to your health. Although not always, so whether eating Hershey's or a Snickers bar be sure to check the label.

It’s also not an excuse to gorge yourself on as much chocolate as you can eat! Around 20g is considered a healthy portion, roughly 2-6 squares depending on the size.

Eating dark chocolate (in moderation, of course) has a number of other surprising health benefits, from fighting disease to boosting your mood. Learn more now! Click To Tweet

So whether you’re looking to buy some chocolate for yourself or chocolate gifts for others, top-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage is the way to go if you’re hoping to reap the following benefits.

The health benefits of chocolate

Heart Healthy

One of the most widely accepted benefits of dark chocolate is that it protects your heart.

Studies have suggested that it can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, decrease cholesterol levels, improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure—all of which is great for your cardiovascular system.

Cognitive Benefits

Another fantastic advantage of consuming dark chocolate is that it can boost your cognitive functions. Improving blood flow to the brain can help improve memory and even protect against neurological conditions such as dementia.

This better cognitive performance may also be caused by dark chocolate's flavanol content, which can act as an antioxidant.

Protects the Skin

Perhaps one of the more unexpected benefits of flavanols is that it can also protect skin from UV rays.

Mental Health

In addition to boosting our physical health, eating dark chocolate can also benefit our mental health.

Several studies have found that it can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of depression or reduce the chances of developing them in the first place.

It’s also been shown to be great at relieving stress and generally putting us in a happier mood. This probably come as no surprise to you, but it’s nice to be able to say that it’s been scientifically proven!

Finally, if you want to enjoy extra benefits, try enjoying your dark chocolate alongside a cup of coffee. The combination of the two is particularly effective!

Do you know the best time to eat dark chocolate?

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  1. Dana Rodriguez

    February 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    I love chocolate but dark is my favorite. So this is good news for me!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I’ve been liking dark chocolate more lately but after the winter storm last week it’s hard for me to buy my favorite

      Reply
  2. Lisa Sicard

    February 8, 2021 at 5:17 am

    Dove 🙂 I love the little Dove dark chocolates with caramel salt.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 8, 2021 at 7:41 am

      Ohhh speaking of those – I was just eating some of those last night but they were chocolate squares. Yum!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Sicard

    February 3, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    Wow, I didn’t realize all the benefits of dark chocolate. I knew it was good for the heart but not for the mind too. I switched to dark chocolate a few years ago and now love it. I never have any milk chocolate now that I am hooked on dark chocolate.
    Thanks for the info! SO good to know it benefits a lot of for us.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 7, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      Who makes your favorite dark chocolate?

      Reply
  4. megan allen

    January 28, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I can get on board with this fact! Lol. I had no idea of the benefits! Thanks for sharing this information!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      February 7, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      haha, a lot of chocolate lovers are rejoicing right now!!

      Reply

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