World Chocolate Day or International Chocolate Day is celebrated on the 7th of July. With so many chocolate lovers across the globe, this day has a special significance. Its fandom goes back to ancient Aztec and Mayan civilization.
Benefits of Chocolate
Discover East brings to you a few benefits of chocolate on World Chocolate Day.
- High Antioxidants means chocolate can actually help in fighting cancer. This can also help in reducing the ill effects of aging to a great extent.
- Increases Good Cholesterol and Removes Bad Cholesterol, this means a good quality chocolate can actually take down the risk of Heart Attack and Stroke.
- Healthy Skin because chocolate comes loaded with minerals like Manganese, Potassium and Iron. These are essential in keeping the skin healthy.
- Nourishing Snack as dark chocolate comes loaded with minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. Also it serves as quick energy boaster.
- Better Cognitive Function because chocolate is said to increase blood circulation in the brain. This helps in better functioning of neurons.
- Healthier Gut because chocolate helps the growth of pro-biotic organisms in the human gut. And this helps in better and more effective digestion.
- Happiness Inducing as it is the comfort food for many people. Eating or favorite food can cause release of endorphins which can make you happy. No wonder people eat chocolates when they are sad.
You can also read few interesting facts about chocolates in this write-up in Discover East. Also read this chat with chocolatier Bidisha from Guwahati.
(Feature image source: The Independent)
