Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Well, not only will dark Chocolate satisfy it, but it comes with several health benefits too. Guess what, dark chocolate has been proven to lower bad cholesterol! 

Chocolate is one of the most popular comfort foods on the planet. Since so many people can’t control themselves and over-indulge, health experts caution against it, warning that it has too many calories and too few nutrients.

Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Well, not only will dark Chocolate satisfy it, but it comes with several health benefits too. (Just to be clear, we’re not talking about a Milky Way candy bar we’re talking about high-quality dark Chocolate.) 

Chocolate is one of the most popular comfort foods on the planet. Since so many people can’t control themselves and over-indulge, health experts caution against it, warning that it has too many calories and too few nutrients.

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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate 

People should avoid overeating any food no matter what it is because too much of anything isn’t good for your health. However, according to research, moderate consumption of dark chocolate might fall into the healthy habit category. How much is a moderate amount? One ounce daily (hey, it isn’t much, but something is better than nothing, right?!)

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Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

Want a healthier heart? Dark chocolate to the rescue! Certain studies suggest that its nutrients increase blood flow and lower blood pressure. Want even better news? Some studies indicate that dark chocolate might (stress the word “might”) reduce cardiovascular death in men by up to 50%!  

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Another health benefit of dark chocolate is that it makes your skin look healthier because it’s loaded with flavanols, which guard against sun damage (please continue using sunscreen). Flavanols reduce skin damage caused by too much time in the sun. 

People should avoid overeating any food no matter what it is because too much of anything isn’t good for your health. However, according to research, moderate consumption of dark chocolate might fall into the healthy habit category. How much is a moderate amount?