If you were given a choice of which food you would eat to improve your mood? An apple or some chocolate?
Most of us would immediately say, “Chocolate!”
BUT … (there’s always that big but, which we are trying to avoid.)
but ...
You should only choose chocolate if you really enjoy it. The guilt of the fat-and-calorie content after you have licked your fingers of the last bite negates the mood boost that chocolate provides. For full benefits only eat chocolate that has at least 70 percent cocoa. It's high in cholesterol-fighting antioxidants, and the flavor is so intense that a little goes a long way. It's also rich in flavonoids, antioxidant compounds that enhance health by the relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Cocoa also has been found to fight the bad cholesterol, LDL, that causes plaque to build up and clog your arteries.
So when you need that chocolate fix...
Remember: the darker the better for cardiovascular health. Dark has a cocoa content of 70 percent or higher. I personally like Green & Black’s Organic chocolate bars. The best place I have found to purchase these is Target!
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