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Health by chocolate

Finally, a way to justify those chocolate cravings! Everybody’s favourite treat is packed with antioxidants and natural healthy compounds called cocoa flavanols, which have a range of health benefits, according to research. These include:

IMPROVING EYESIGHT

Eating dark chocolate helps to improve low-contrast eyesight, which we need in order to see in dim light or bad weather. As with many of the benefits chocolate offers, it’s thought that this is due to its flavanols and antioxidants, which increase blood flow to the retina.

LOWERING STRESS LEVELS

A Swiss study found that people who usually