chocolate

With Valentines day around the corner, be prepared to be flooded with chocolate. If you are trying to figure out how to avoid all those treats lingering around the house and the office, you may not have to.  There is increasing evidence that chocolate can be part of a healthy diet and is even good for your health.

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We all need a little comfort now and then but all too often it comes in the form of food. With comfort foods come extra calories. Men tend to go for foods such as pizza and pasta whereas women tend to gravitate towards sweeter treats such as ice cream and chocolate.

Valentines Day usually brings with it roses, cards, and chocolates. Although you may be dreading the calories you will be consuming, think of it more as a day to indulge. Chocolate is not actually as bad as it seems-yes it has sugar, and yes it has calories, but there are also health benefits to be had from this delicious treat as well.

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Chocolate, for a long time, has been one of the most popular treats around the world. Surprisingly, you no longer have to feel guilty about eating this sweet treat, as recently it has been shown to provide many unexpected health benefits.

Apart from it being considered one of the most sensual and craved foods in the world, chocolate also has some sweet health benefits.

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate has little effect on blood cholesterol because it's a plant product and thus cholesterol-free. Though it's high in saturated fat (10 grams per ounce, accounting for 60% of its calories), it doesn't boost blood cholesterol the way other saturated fats do.