THE BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

The more scientists study about chocolate, the more wonderful chocolate seems. What are the adventages of chocolate aside from the feeling of satisfaction that only chocolate can bring? Here is a brief list of the advantages of chocolate.

1. Chocolate, according to new research, might provide a mental boost by elevating blood flow to the brain. The effect of this is that chocolate might be good for improving one's memory and attention and may be useful for speeding up reaction times.

2. Chocolate might be good for the skin. A German study founded that women who take chocolate cocoa every day for a period of three months had skin that was softer and moister, possibly as a result of improved blood circulation.

3. Chocolate can provide some level of protection against heart disease. Researchers have founded that dark chocolate consumption reduces hypertension and cholesterol levels, and adds more protection against blood clots.

4. Lastly, chocolate seems to make individuals feel better. For athletes, this might come in the form of improved recovery times after periods of exertion and for many women this might come in the form of an improved sexual experience (chocolate does seem to be an aphrodesiac in its own right).