Chocolate is one of my favorite foods; not only because it is tasty, but also because it's really good for your health.
Although it seems too good to be true, chocolate can actually be good for you! When consumed in moderation, this delicious treat has some health benefits.
We all love eating chocolate and now there’s even more reason for it to put a smile on our face.
One theory why we love chocolate so much is that a brain-active chemical called phenylethylamine in cocoa allegedly stimulates the same reaction that we experience when we’re falling in love.
Another is that we crave it in an unconscious bid to top up magnesium – a mineral that helps bolster against stress – but the evidence is thin on the ground.
“There’s actually little evidence that chocolate is truly addictive in any physical sense,” says registered dietician Elphee Medici.
“It’s more likely the uniquely seductive combination of aroma, sweetness and texture, and the fact we associate it with pleasure and reward that makes us love it so much.”
In other words, it tastes great and can do us some good too, as long as you choose the right types and don’t go too mad (most health experts recommend that we stick to about 30g of chocolate a day, or six small squares).