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Introduction	Yes! CHOCOLATE is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body. Chocolate also holds benefits apart from protecting your heart: - it tastes good - it stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure - it contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant - it contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants A bar of dark chocolate has around 400 calories. If you eat half a bar of chocolate a day, you must balance those 200 calories by eating less of something else. Cut out other sweets or snacks and replace them with chocolate to keep your total calories the same.

Introduction

Yes! CHOCOLATE is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body. Chocolate also holds benefits apart from protecting your heart: - it tastes good - it stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure - it contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant - it contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants A bar of dark chocolate has around 400 calories. If you eat half a bar of chocolate a day, you must balance those 200 calories by eating less of something else. Cut out other sweets or snacks and replace them with chocolate to keep your total calories the same.