Chocolate is almost everybody’s favorite vice, but did you know that it can actually be good for you?! Of course, downing an entire bar of the stuff in one sitting is no bueno but in moderate doses, it packs some impressive health benefits.

While it’s long had a reputation for causing weight gain and acne, researchers have found that chocolate actually has a more positive effect on our well-being than many of us originally thought. Here’s how it can help.

Lowers Cholesterol
When combined with a low-fat diet, the regular consumption of chocolate bars containing properties known as cocoa flavanols has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure. Who would have thought?

Prevents Memory Decline

Scientists at Harvard recently suggested that drinking two cups of hot chocolate per day could help keep the brain healthy and reduce memory decline in older people by stimulating blood flow. We’ll take any excuse to consume two cups of the stuff!

Protects Against Strokes and Heart Disease

People who ate up to 100 grams of chocolate per day were found to have a 22% less chance of a stroke, and lowered odds of developing heart disease.

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