Happy Easter! The Reasons why you Shouldn’t Feel Guilty about Eating Chocolate

Hello my darlings!

As it is Easter Sunday I am guessing most of us have accumulated a rather obscene amount of chocolate. But, do not fear – I have a few facts for you that will make you feel a lot less guilty about your chocolate binge …

Raspberries and Chocolate 

Raspberries and chocolate are delicious on their own but together they even have health benefits.  Apparently the flavonoids found in chocolate (which have been proven to hold disease-fighting, immune boosting properties) work much better at improving heart health when paired with similar flavenoids contained in raspberries.

Its good for your ‘ol tikker! 

Dark chocolate is packed full of antioxidant compounds that increase the flexibility of veins and arteries and, according to studies, reduce your risk of heart disease and help to lower blood pressure. But, although these antioxidants are good for your little ticker, due to the generous helpings of sugar, milk, butter (lets be honest all the things that make it delicious) it doesn’t mean you can shy away from the gym. So make the most of the sunshine and go for a spring walk – with some Easter chocolate as your mid-walk snack of course!

Chocolate does not give you spots

It is a myth that chocolate will give you spots. It is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet as this is linked to a good complexion, but in itself it does not lead to spots. So indulge in your Easter goodies without the fear of bad skin.

Reduced Stress

Indulging in some chocolate can help to reduce stress by significantly reducing your stress hormone levels and the metabolic effects of stress .

Higher Intelligence

Chocolate can help boost your brain power when you really need it. Studies have found that drinking cocoa can boost blood flow to key parts of the brain for up to 3 hours, which could improve performance and make you more alert. Also, by helping to preserve blood flow to the brain, chocolate can help prevent memory decline.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and I hope a helping of chocolate will help you all fight those Monday Blues tomorrow!

Lots of Love,

Hannah xx