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Never eat more than this amount of chocolate per day; do you know why?

LODIVALLEYNEWS.COM Chocolate is a true national addiction. Nobody disagrees with that! It is passionate and versatile, as you can find it in every way and in various recipes. Although it is a delicious type of dessert, it is not entirely healthy. In fact, pure and simple chocolate is not Harmful Health, but all things mixed with it to make it more delicious, yes. The most common, which people like most, receive several components: a lot of milk, sugar and fat.

This Flower Smells Like Chocolate, and It Is One of the Rarest in the World

APARTMENTTHERAPY.COM

You would typically find chocolates inside the fridge, but who knew you could also find chocolates in the garden? Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) is a rare flower that you’d gladly stop and smell, seeing as its most distinct feature is that it has a chocolate scent. With velvety-red petals and a center that’s nearly black, the flower easily reminds people of different desserts.

Is dark chocolate good for you?

EATNORTH.COM

The easiest answer to our initial question is yes; dark chocolate does contain a multitude of nutrients such as zinc, iron, and magnesium, as well as an abundance of antioxidants called flavonoids. Dark chocolate also has far lower levels of sugar and fat than milk and white chocolate, but as a rule, the lower the percentage of cocoa solids, the higher the added sugar and fat content will be. Dark chocolate will typically contain between 50 and 90 per cent cocoa solids, whereas milk chocolate usually sits somewhere between 10 and 50 per cent. Some studies also suggest that eating cocoa flavonoids can reduce blood pressure and that there is a link between eating dark chocolate and a reduced risk of heart disease. Dark chocolate is relatively high in calories, but the heart-protective benefits appear to outweigh the risk. So as it turns out, a little bit of dark chocolate each day can, in fact, help to keep the doctor away.

How chocolate gets its flavour

THE ROYAL SOCIETY

The flavor of chocolate depends on a long process of fermentation and drying of the cocoa beans. Scientists are working on giving farmers the scientific tools to produce tastier beans. For a more detailed explanation, click HERE, to watch a video.

5 surprising health benefits of eating chocolate

DESERET.COM

Chocolate is known for being creamy, rich, decadent and — healthy? While this sweet treat is commonly viewed as a guilty pleasure, research shows chocolate actually offers multiple health benefits. Here are some of the things that chocolate can do for you and your body (click HERE).