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Dark chocolate helps reducing stress. Know 6 other health benefits of the yummy treat

Need some motivation to nibble down on your favorite dark chocolate? Here are 7 reasons why dark chocolate is good for you

We have all grown up hearing ‘Don’t eat a lot of chocolates, they are not good for your health’ and while this isn’t completely false, here’s some amazing news: When you’re nibbling on dark chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth, you actually might be doing your heart a big favor. How? Read on!

Everyone knows dark chocolates are superfoods and recent studies have elaborated the positive effects of dark chocolates on the human body. Here are 7 reasons you should chomp down on that chocolate bar you’ve been hiding in the fridge for weeks:

1) Dark chocolates are loaded with impressive amounts of soluble fiber and potential minerals.

2) They contain Stearic acid and Palmitic acid which help reduce blood pressure and help losing weight by expediting the fat burning process.

3) Dark chocolates also have Oleic acid that protects cells from free radical damage.

4) These 3 acids work together and also help prevent type 2 diabetes.

5) Apart from all this, dark chocolate can also improve your heart health by refining the flow of blood to the heart as well as to the brain.

6) Studies have proved that dark chocolate help cut down stress and also help in reducing the risk of cancer.

7) And here’s the biggest benefit: They’re oh-so-scrumptious!

Ready to chomp on some dark chocolates now? Here are some amazing recipes:

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Get chomping!

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