This Is How You Defend Your Love For Chocolate

With Science…

The Fumbling Generalist
3 min readApr 16, 2023
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Tired of people judging you for your love of chocolate?

Do you constantly hear people saying things like “chocolate is unhealthy” or “you shouldn’t eat so much chocolate”?

Well, I’m here to tell you that defending your love for chocolate is not only possible but also backed up by scientific evidence. Here’s how to do it:

Chocolate is good for your heart

Yes, you read that right. According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, eating chocolate can reduce your risk of heart disease.

The study found that people who ate chocolate at least once a week had a lower risk of developing heart disease than those who ate chocolate less frequently. This is because chocolate contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation in the body and improve blood flow.

Chocolate can improve your mood

We all know that chocolate tastes good, but did you know that it can also make you feel good?

Chocolate contains a compound called phenylethylamine, which is known to trigger the release of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are chemicals that can improve your mood and make you feel happy.

So the next time someone tells you that chocolate is bad for your mood, you can tell them that it’s actually quite the opposite.

Chocolate is good for your brain

Another study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating chocolate can improve cognitive function.

The study found that people who ate chocolate regularly had better memory and reasoning skills than those who didn’t eat chocolate. This is because chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, which are stimulants that can help improve brain function.

Chocolate can help you lose weight

Yes, you read that right too. According to a study published in the International Archives of Medicine, eating chocolate can actually help you lose weight. The study found that people who ate chocolate regularly had a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who didn’t eat chocolate.

This is because chocolate contains compounds called polyphenols, which can help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation in the body.

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So there you have it. Four scientifically proven reasons why chocolate is good for you.

The next time someone tells you that you shouldn’t eat chocolate, you can tell them that you’re actually doing it for your health.

Of course, like anything else, moderation is key. But there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a little chocolate every now and then without feeling guilty about it.

So go ahead and indulge in your love for chocolate. Your heart, brain, and waistline will thank you for it.

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The Fumbling Generalist
The Fumbling Generalist

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