1. It’s good for the heart and circulation :
A recent study found that dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries while also preventing white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels – both common causes of artery clogging.
2. It reduces risk of stroke :
Researchers in Finland have found that chocolate consumption lowers the risk of suffering a stroke – by a staggering 17 per cent average in the group of men they tested.
3. It’s mineral rich :
Dark chocolate is packed with beneficial minerals such as potassium, zinc and selenium, and a 100g bar of dark (70 per cent or more) choc provides 67 per cent of the RDA of iron.
4. It reduces cholesterol :
Consumption of cocoa has been shown to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raise levels of “good” cholesterol, potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
5. It’s good for your skin :
The flavonols in dark chocolate can protect the skin against sun damage (though you’d probably better still slap on some sun cream).
6. It can help you lose weight :
Chocolate can help you lose weight. Really. A small square of good choc melted on the tongue 20 minutes before a meal triggers the hormones in the brain that say “I’m full”, cutting the amount of food you subsequently consume. Finishing a meal with the same small trigger could reduce subsequent snacking.
7. It’s good for mothers and babies :
A study found that chocolate reduced stress in expectant mothers, and that the babies of such mothers smiled more often than the offspring of non-chocolate-eating parents.
8. It may prevent diabetes :
It sounds mad, but cocoa has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. So dark chocolate – in moderation – might delay or prevent the onset of diabetes.
9. Chocolate is good for the brain :
Flavanols are thought to reduce memory loss in older people, and the anti-inflamatory qualities of dark chocolate have been found beneficial in treating brain injuries such as concussion.
10. Chocolate makes you feel better :
Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), which is the same chemical that your brain creates when you feel like you’re falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release feel-good endorphins.
I’m gonna show this to my friends so that they won’t stop me from eating ( so much) chocolates. Thanks for the share!
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You’re so welcome my dear 😘😘
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A very infornative post.
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Thank you
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Très bel article, de plus, le chocolat est de rigueur à l’approche des Fêtes…😉
Puis c’est bon pour le Stress😃
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C’est bon mon cher Chocolat a beaucoup d’avantages😬👍
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Oui le chocolat à pour vertu de diminuer le Stress…puis c’est délicieux😉
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Oui, très délicieux😋
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Les fêtes de Noël approchent nous allons pouvoir en manger en famille, moi mon préféré c’est le chocolat au lait et vous ?😉
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Moi aussi, le lait et le chocolat sont mes préférés👍👍
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Hadi tu es en Europe, que fais-tu ? Tu es étudiant, professeur… tu peux me parler de toi😃
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Je suis maintenant au Liban, je suis étudiant en génie biomédical, et vous?
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Je suis responsable d’exploitation dans une entreprise de transport et logistique, comment ça va au Liban, quel beau pays avec un grand peuple, une de mes meilleures amies est d’origine Libanaise😉
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C’est vraiment génial, et le Liban est un grand pays😀
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Oui un joli peuple fort avec de belles valeurs, tu peux être fier😉
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Merci beaucoup ma chérie, vous êtes si gentil 😘
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I firstly prefer dark chocolate firstly too.. it’s my favorite..
With love.. 🙂
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Very nice choice, it’s my favorite too :))
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Excellent post, thanks
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You’re welcome Mr. Allen
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Bonsoir
SAVOIR PRENDRE
Prendre le temps d’aimer
C’est l’éternelle jeunesse
C’est du rire
C’est la musique quand on se sens en pleine forme
C’est pleurer quand on a l’émotion
C’est du cœur à partager avec les siens ou avec ses amis
C’est de lire pour s’instruire et avoir su savoir
C’est écouter
C’est l’intelligence
De penser est la clé de la réussite
De jouer nous rappelle notre enfance
De rêver c’est un souffle de bonheur
Il faut prendre le temps de vivre car les jours passent vite
Passe une belle soirée
Gros bisous Bernard
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Tout ce que vous faites du fond de votre cœur sera très beau, et sera un grand souvenir à retenir, faites toujours ce que vous faites avec amour et bonheur, que vous ayez un grand jour mon cher Bernard, avec beaucoup d’amour et de respect à toi
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You can reblog post , no problem for that , thank you !
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Thanks for giving me permission. 🙂
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Don’t mention it , you’re welcome :))
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Thank you very much. Have a great day!
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10 awesome reasons to treat ourselves to chocolate today! Thanks!
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100% right 👍
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Best thing I’ve discovered 😁
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That’s great 👍
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Ok you’ve convinced me I’ll eat some chocolate….
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👍👍
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I’ve always said eating chocolate is good!
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👍👍
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I went recently to a Chocolate event and it was amazing! Check the post on my blog if you want.
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I will check your blog.
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This sounds like music to my chocolate-deprived senses!
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Great :))
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