If you're a fan of chocolate you're in good company. Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet-tasting treats in the world and has been for centuries. It's really difficult to find a person who is not fond of eating chocolates.

Date:   1/25/2010 3:56:45 AM ( 14 y ago)

If you're a fan of chocolate you're in good company. Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet-tasting treats in the world and has been for centuries. It's really difficult to find a person who is not fond of eating chocolates. Everybody is crazy about chocolates due to its mouth-watering taste and fascinating appearance. Kids cannot control their temptation about chocolates and many parents experience that kids can be stopped from crying with a gift of chocolate.

But a part of the myth surrounding chocolate is that it tastes so good it must be bad for your health which gives it an air of the forbidden. Today chocolate is all around us. We all love it. Many of us, however, feel a little guilty about eating it. So, what's the truth? Is chocolate really bad for you?

Previously, it was assumed that chocolates are bad for health and hence, it should not be consumed in high quantity. It was considered to be responsible for affecting dental health and causing obesity. However, according to the latest researches, it has been found that chocolate (Especially Dark Chocolate) has certain health benefits, especially if you wisely choose it. Some of the many health benefits of dark chocolate are as follows:

• Blood Pressure: Dark chocolate is rich in minerals such as magnesium and copper, these minerals aid in regulating normal blood pressure and subsequently maintaining proper heartbeat levels.
• Stress: Eating a delicious piece of chocolate could possibly reduce stress levels; it works by stimulating the production of endorphin that may give rise to a happy feeling. In addition, the dark chocolate variety contains stimulants such as theobromine and caffeine that are major stimulants.
• Blood circulation: Eating dark chocolate not only relaxes but also makes the blood vessels more flexible. It also boosts the functioning of endothelial cells which line the blood cells. It also decreases the risk posed by innumerable cardiovascular diseases.
• Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Dark chocolates have been medically proven to reduce the bad cholesterol level in the human body significantly, up to 10 to 12 percentage.

Read the entire article at Health Benefits of Chocolate

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