Don’t feel guilty … you can have chocolate everyday! That doesn’t mean a candy bar everyday. It’s all about moderation. One ounce will do it. Studies show that dark chocolate has several health benefits and it now considered a superfood.
A significant reason is because dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids are commonly known for their antioxidant activity. Dark Chocolate is not processed as much and contains at least 65% cacao. I personally love 80% or more!
There are several delicious reasons to eat dark chocolate and here are my top three:
Dark chocolate fights free radicals and free radicals are responsible for aging and some diseases like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. I totally forgot to add Dark Chocolate to my new book “101 Best Ways to Feel Younger and Live Longer”. What was I thinking!
Some studies are showing that dark chocolate may help prevent cancer. Why? Because antioxidant rich foods contain cancer fighting properties. I say great…. Instead of “an apple a day … “ we can say “an ounce a day keeps the doctor away!”
We know it makes us feel good … right? Joy DuBost, PhD, RD says “The theory is that chocolate stimulates the neural activity in the regions of the brain associated with pleasure and reward.”
My suggestion … find 1 ounce pieces of dark chocolate that you can nibble on to satisfy that need for chocolate. The perfect healthy indulgent bite!
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