Chocolates: Stay Healthy without Feeling Guilty

There were many times when I feel guilty after having snacked on a bar of my favorite milk chocolate with the extra raisins and nuts.  This is just one pleasure I can’t seem to resist, even if I’m fully aware of the consequences of having eaten a whole bar of it.  They are just like my instant relief on such a bad day, giving me an instant boost that will bring out that happy face.

Perhaps, many can relate with how I feel. I am in an endless state of love and hate with chocolates… until I saw Dr. Steve Warren talk about it.

There’s salvation for me and the rest who feel the same way like I do.  The right knowledge will give us the power to make the right choices.  Chocolates can be our next best friend, if we only know how to choose the right bar that’s full of health-giving benefits:  Dark Chocolate.

Not everyone will like this bitter-tasting treat that’s rich in antioxidants and flavanoids.  For this, a new rage has been hitting the market like storm, promising the same benefits – only much sweeter.

Dark chocolates are higher in antioxidants than blueberries, which means better defense against free radicals damage.  Our society today is filled with many diseases, out of oxidation, and dark chocolates help us preserve our health and it lowers our cholesterol levels too.  This means chocolate is not only literally a gift for the day of hearts, but it is truly great for your heart.

These chocolates came from the cocoa beans, which were considered as Food of the Gods by the Mayans.  Known as Theobroma Cacao, eating dark chocolates can make you feel happy with the release of theobromine and serotonin.  This explains why chocolates can be a very addictive treat.

One must remember that too much of a good stuff will always be bad.  When eating chocolates, make sure you know how to balance your calories.  The extra milk on chocolates dilutes the antioxidant powers it have.  Also, skip all those bars with the extra nougat, refined sugar, caramel, nuts, flavors, and fats.

Have in mind that healthy means guilt-free.  When it comes to chocolates: Love Dark!  Indulge…