We all know that chocolate can make us feel brighter when we are feeling down, happy when we are feeling sad.
We also know that it is the perfect treat and great to help us through the day but did you know…….…..
Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body.
So when you tuck in to that slice of chocolate please don’t feel guilty, think of it as one of life’s essential pleasures!
Delightfully Dark from the Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co.











