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Many people believe that consuming chocolate only makes their body fat, and some even anti-chocolate just because they are afraid of being fat. Yeah, it does contain fats, but did you know that it has many health benefits?
Chocolate is popular gift since hundreds of years ago. No needs to question why as all people know how delicious it is. It has inspired many writers and filmmakers to make stories and films about this delicious thing, and some people even swear that they would go anywhere to find chocolate!
Being widely sold in Valentine's Day, a chocolate is considered as a way to express one's love. Its sweet taste is often compared to the sweet feeling of love. The way it melts in your mouth is like how people melt when somebody states her or his love.
Made of cocoa, dark chocolate has many health benefits as (however) it is made from plants. It is rich of antioxidants that help you relax blood pressure. The content of antioxidants is 8 times the number found in strawberries! The antioxidants also help balance certain hormones in the body.
For those need something to lower cholesterol, this delicious food can be a good choice. Studies have shown that it can reduce LDL cholesterol. If you have high blood pressure, you can lower it by consuming only a small bar of dark chocolate everyday. It is also good for your heart and your cardiovascular system.
Many people even say that consuming chocolate makes people happy. Consuming it gives you a pleasure feeling since it stimulates the production of endorphin. For those often get depressed, they are suggested to consume it because it can act as an anti-depressant.
You may feel a dilemma of being fat and being healthy. However, it is a matter of your self discipline. Just limit your intake to stay healthy without being fat.
