Whenever we eat chocolate we feel some form of guilt regretting it afterwards. What if I tell you eating chocolates is healthier, now you can feel guilt free!

In recent studies it has proved that cocoa is good for you because it contains flavonoids. They are polyphenolic compounds which are group of chemical substances found in plants. They contain a special type of antioxidant that helps to prevent cancer, heart disease, beneficial effects on human health, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, etc. When we eat any food that contains flavonoid our blood increases. The rises in antioxidant levels protect us from damage to blood vessels and the heart. It also prevents our DNA from damage and leading to cancer. Dark chocolate is more concentrated in cocoa content than the milk chocolate but white chocolate has no cocoa content.

Excess of anything is not good for you, so don’t do over eating. A small part of cocoa contains about 50 calories and a majority of candy bars contain about 200. Vegetables and fruits carry 25-80 calories and a serving of green tea has no calories at all. Vegetables and fruits have vitamin, minerals, phytochemicals that protect our health besides the flavonoids it contains. Remember it should not discourage us from eating a mostly plant-based diet that includes lean protein, fruits, and vegetables. So, go enjoy and eat your cocoa with moderation so that you can balance a fulfillment of all the good foods out there!