5 reasons to #lovechocolate

• April 14, 2019

Good news for all you chocoholics out there!
We already know that chocolate is a mood enhancer and stress reliever, but it turns out that it’s actually good for your skin.
#darkchocolate

Cocoa has been treasured since ancient times for its health benefits. It is a bomb of goodness that helps promote heart health, brain function, and even weight loss. Packed with flavonoids (chemicals that reduce blood pressure), zinc, iron, magnesium, copper and phosphorus that our body can’t produce on its own, dark chocolate is a very positive addition to a healthy and nutritious diet.
It’s also very #yummy
Want more reason to love this delicious and exuberant treat? Here are five.

#onereason: Flavanoids
Studies show that flavonoids from cocoa offer protection from sunlight and improve dermal blood circulation. This goes a long way to protecting from UV damage and preventing from skin cancer.

#tworeasons: Antioxidants
With a mountain of potent antioxidants that ward of free radical damage and protects your skin, you can thank cocoa for keeping your skin nice and smooth.

#threereasons: Nourishment
One ounce of dark chocolate (28 grams) contains 3 grams of fiber, 27% DV of manganese, 25% DV of copper, 19% DV of iron, and 16% DV of magnesium. #hello well-nourished skin! #goodbye complexion problems.

#fourreasons: Detox
Choco detox is all the rage! In combination with caffeine for a body scrub, dark chocolate rubs away dead skin cells to reveal a delicious and fresh skin underneath. #shine

#fivereasons: Magic
A very known fact is that stress greatly affects your skin condition. So for a glowing skin that shines from within? A piece of dark chocolate, boasting stress-relieving qualities. Recharge and reduce stress hormones.

Now we know that 2 squares of dark chocolate can improve our day, how to choose the #best dark chocolate?

First off, remember, it has to be dark, meaning a higher percentage of cocoa.
A good quality bar is at 70% cocoa. The higher in percentage, the higher the antioxidants, but also the more bitter the taste.
Secondly, dark chocolate should not contain any milk.
Thirdly, make sure to avoid sugar, trans-fats, and of course any other additives.
Fourthly, check for lecithin. This is common additive made of soy, better to avoid it as it causes allergic reactions.
Finally, check for alkalis content. This is a chemical that cocoa is treated with to modify its color and reduce bitterness. A more natural chocolate bar is always better, and #bitter.

So there you go!
You can and you should eat dark chocolate! Happy chocolate day! #getsome