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5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Chocolates Everyday

Last updated on: May 22, 2015 17:24 IST

#1 Chocolate is a remedy for cough

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It is a common belief that one should not consume chocolates, cakes and pastries during the onset of cough. Did you know that theobromine, an ingredient found in cocoa is an effective remedy to stop continuous coughing.

#2 Chocolate lowers cholesterol and stabilises blood pressure

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According to a study conducted at University of Illinois, daily consumption of chocolate lowers your cholesterol and keeps your blood pressure under control. The cocoa in chocolate contains polyphenols and flavonol which actually helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure

#3 Chocolates are a rich source of iron

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Not just iron, chocolate in any form contains iron, magnesium and calcium to a certain extent which is considered to be nutritious and healthy.

#4 Chocolate combats stress

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Mostly dark chocolate contains an ingredient called valeric acid which immediately relaxes your mind. According to a research conducted by Nestle Research Centre, Switzerland, consuming a small bar of dark chocolate every day boosts the metabolism of your body and lowers your stress levels. People with high stress levels consumed dark chocolate for 2 weeks and the result was lower stress levels as per their blood and urine samples.

#5 Eating more chocolate reduces the risk of heart disease

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According to a research conducted by Cambridge University, people who eat more chocolates are at a much lower risk of falling prey to a cardiovascular disease than those who eat less. People who eat chocolate regularly also have lower chances of a stroke as they contain a large amount of anti-oxidants which keep the arteries clean.

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