How Chocolate Helps
You Stay Young And Healthy

by Paula Lewis
(Pinner, Middlesex, UK)

People often see chocolate as the enemy. Little do they know that when taken in "moderation", it also has a lot of perks.

Sweets make you happy, and when you are happy, you will look younger. Furthermore, the impact of chocolate’s luxurious taste on the senses has been compared to the feeling of falling in love.

It’s got loads of medical values and health benefits. Aside from that, it’s absolutely heaven in the mouth. So, give in to that craving every so often.

It won’t break your diet as long as you do know your limits. In fact, a bite is enough to help you feel light and vibrant.

Studies have shown that chocolate triggers the release of feel good endorphins, which are natural opiates, in the brain. Some doctors from every corner of the globe have even reported that chocolate contains pharmacologically active substances that have the same effect on the brain as some drugs.

This means that you can get that nice feeling without having to resort to using illegal substances. Well, it certainly beats going against the law. Moreover, it also contains caffeine theobromine, which is a mild stimulant, and phenylethylamine.

The combination of these two substances elevates the levels of endorphins inside the body. In addition to the aroma, taste, and texture, the combination of various ingredients provide that certain feeling of exhilaration.

What makes chocolate healthy aside from medicinal? It contains extremely high levels of catechins. These are basically compounds that act as the body’s antioxidants. Just a few grams of the dark kind contain as much as 41 milligrams of flavanols.

This means that you are giving yourself powerful antioxidants that guard against that dangerous plaque buildup in the artery walls of your heart. This contains more of the important substance that a cup of green tea, a whole apple, or even a glass of red wine.

It is also a significant source of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, niacin, and riboflavin. For those of you beyond your prime years, give yourself a small treat if you want to have a healthy heart.

All you need to do is limit your chocolate intake. Anything in excess is simply unhealthy. You just have to use your common sense to know this simple fact in life. Include chocolates in your healthy diet.


Just make sure to also energize your body with lots of fruits and vegetables along the way.

To obtain the wonderful benefits without adding too much fat in your body, limit yourself to a maximum of 25 grams each day. Savor the flavor and think that you can always have another one the next day.

The darker variety has the higher cocoa content. This means that dark chocolate is more natural than its white counterpart. Look for at least 70% cocoa solids every time you go to your nearest store.

Always remember that you will never get to enjoy the health benefits of chocolates if you binge on it. Take care of your body and learn to enjoy what you can have. There are other days for you as well.



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