Chocolate lovers rejoice! The sweet treat doesn't just taste good … it's also good for you. Why you can indulge the Valentine's Day without feeling guilty.
That piece of chocolate you've been eyeing also packs a healthy punch. The sweet treat is loaded with antioxidants, calcium, potassium and vitamins B2 and E.
The darker you go, the better it is because it means it has more cocoa, an ingredient shown to trigger the release of neurotransmitters that help alleviate depression.
The sweet stuff can also help relieve stress. In a recent study, those who ate about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate every day for two weeks reduced their stress hormones.
The benefits don't end there. Researchers recently found an ingredient in chocolate -- theobromine -- is more effective at stopping persistent coughs than codeine.
Chocolate is also good for your heart. It contains oleic acid -- a monounsaturated fat that helps boost good cholesterol levels. Research also shows the flavanols in chocolate may help prevent arteries from hardening.
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