During the holiday season, chocolate is one of the greatest temptations, especially as it is one of the gifts that can be received. Black, white, milk, hazelnuts or almonds, it is difficult to resist. Too often accused of all ills, chocolate, provided you consume it in moderation, has great nutritional benefits.

Prefer dark chocolate
In itself, the consumption of chocolate is not bad for health. But the best chocolate is the one that contains the least amount of fat and sugar. Milk chocolate contains a lot of milk and sugars, and white chocolate contains little or no cocoa.

Do not eat too much
Chocolate is beneficial for health only when it is consumed regularly, at a rate of a few squares a day. However, on certain occasions, one can allow oneself or allow his children small excesses.

Scientifically recognized benefits
The virtues of chocolate for health are very numerous, and have been the subject of very serious scientific studies.
For example, its beneficial action for morale would come from "euphoric" elements, which would have an action "anti-depressed". We must not neglect the combined effects of sugar and magnesium contained in chocolate, which can give energy, especially at the end of the day.
Some of the more amazing chocolate effects have also been recognized by the scientific community. Chocolate, thanks to its antioxidants, would stimulate the brain and protect against cerebral aging. Other virtues of chocolate: it would have an anticoagulant effect, comparable to that of aspirin, and would lower the tension. A moderate daily consumption of chocolate would therefore be beneficial for the heart.