Chocolate. Americans just love it. In fact, we eat 2.8 billion pounds of it every year, which amounts to more than 11 pounds of deliciousness per person. Adults, in particular, prefer chocolate candy the most, while children prefer hard or chewy candies such as Tootsie Rolls, caramels, or other chewy candies.
The good news is, chocoholics may actually be doing themselves a favor because dark chocolate offers health benefits when eaten in moderation. Here are five of them, according to Healthline.
1. It Contains Nutrients.
High-quality dark chocolate (over 70% cacao) is rich in soluble fiber and minerals such as manganese, iron, and copper.
2. It May Lower Your Blood Pressure.
Cocoa contains compounds known as flavanols which may improve the flow of blood through the arteries, causing a small but statistically significant lowering of blood pressure.
3. It Is Loaded With Antioxidants.
Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants such as polyph Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Loving Chocolate