The next time you eat a piece of chocolate, you may not have to feel so
guilty about it. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, a
number of health benefits may be associated with this delicious treat.
Excessive consumption of anything is harmful to health, whether it is
veggies or chocolate. Chocolate is especially rich in flavanols like
epicatechin and catechin, as well as anthocyanins and phenolic acids.
All of these compounds help protect your cells from inflammation,
improve your brain function, and boost your immune and cardiovascular
health.
BONUS!!
Bioactive compounds in dark chocolate may also be great for your skin.
The flavanols can protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the
skin, and increase skin density and hydration.