7 reasons why chocolate is healthy

Regarded by many as the tastiest food on Earth, dark chocolate also has many health benefits. Just don’t go overboard—chocolate still contains sugar and fat

1. It’s loaded with antioxidants - 7 reasons why chocolate is healthy

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1. It’s loaded with antioxidants

Dark chocolate contains hefty amounts of disease-fighting flavenoids, antioxidants also found in red wine and many fruits and vegetables. In fact, it appears to have more flavenoids than any other food.

 
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