| Chocolate is pretty much a universal favourite, and | | | | New evidence shows that dark chocolate can also |
| the taste of chocolate has been enjoyed throughout | | | | help correct the imbalances in the body which cause |
| history. But for many it is a guilty pleasure. We worry | | | | stress. As little as 20g of dark chocolate eaten twice |
| about what it is doing to our waistlines and our | | | | a day was able to reduce the stress hormones in a |
| health. However, new scientific research could be | | | | test sample of people. After just two weeks there |
| coming to the aid of the chocoholic everywhere. | | | | was a clear and positive beneficial change in those |
| It is claimed that eating as little as an ounce and a | | | | that ate the dark chocolate. |
| half of dark chocolate can actually reduce the stress | | | | It should be noted however, and before you go |
| levels of even the most highly stressed people. It has | | | | rushing out to buy huge quantities of chocolate, that |
| been known for some time that chocolate is high in | | | | this research was carried out using dark chocolate, |
| bioflavinoids which have a powerful antioxidant effect | | | | not milk chocolate, and that chocolate is still high in |
| and in particular help the blood vessels. These | | | | fat. |
| flavinoids also cut the inflammation which is often | | | | So while chocolate may have been proven to reduce |
| linked to heart disease, as well as reducing blood clots | | | | your stress levels you will still be left worrying what |
| and high blood pressure. | | | | all that fat is going to do to your waistline! |