I posted a link on Facebook the other day reporting that the typical child will receive around 12,000 calories worth of chocolate over Easter - that's a lot of energy to work off!
The good news is that chocolate can be good for you! It's all about the quality - the DARKER THE BETTER. Go for chocolate that has a COCOA CONTENT OF AT LEAST 70%. This is the best way to satisfy a craving without having too much sugar or fat. It will also provide you with antioxidants (they stop you going rusty inside!) In fact, the British Medical Journal states that a LITTLE (just a few squares a day) of this healthy variety of chocolate can also help reduce blood pressure, and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. But it must be HIGH COCOA CONTENT DARK CHOCOLATE. The best time to eat it is after a meal so you are more likely to be satisfied by a small amount.
Eating chocolate also makes you feel good. It increases brain levels of several chemicals which lift your mood. So have a very Happy Easter and enjoy your chocolate!
Bev
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