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The BENEFITS of CHOCOLATE
Woman & Home UK
|May 2025
It may be delicious, but it also packs a powerful health punch
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Whether it's that delectable egg-shaped confectionery or appetising chocolate crafted into every cute animal imaginable (who hasn't tucked into an Easter bunny?!), the sweet stuff is everywhere at this time of year. If you're on a diet or simply trying to be healthier, Easter can feel like the ultimate test of willpower. In fact, more than two-fifths of Brits are self-confessed chocoholics*. But while chocolate often gets a bad rap, it's not as sinful as it's made out to be.
The sweet stuff can be good for you. 'Chocolate, more precisely the cocoa it's made from, is actually healthy,' explains health coach Anne larchy. And apart from keeping a smile on our faces, studies show it can also improve a variety of functions. So ditch the guilt, enjoy the treat (in moderation) and lap up these benefits.
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This story is from the May 2025 edition of Woman & Home UK.
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