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Many people like chocolates, and chocoholics often want to know if there are any health benefits of these sweet delights. There are many myths that surround chocolates, and some people think that they are bad for health, as they are very good in taste. In earlier times, it was a common belief that chocolates have adverse effects on health, but with changing times, and with studies done on the health effects of chocolates, it has been found that these are actually good for health. Chocolate is made from plants, and has many health benefits, though these health benefits are more in dark chocolates. Chocolates are rich in flavonoids that are high in antioxidants. These antioxidants help the body to fight against many diseases, especially heart diseases. Dark chocolates have about 8 times more antioxidants than those found in strawberries. Other benefits of chocolate apart from its yummy taste are: • It has serotonin, which is a good anti-depressant. This is the reason why some people prefer eating chocolates when they are sad or feeling low. • It contains stimulants, such as caffeine and theobromine. • It is rich in copper and magnesium, and hence helps in keeping normal blood pressure rates. • It has catechins that help you build your immune system. This helps you fall sick less often. • Flavonoids of chocolate help people who have anemic conditions. • Polyphenols of the chocolate help people with heart conditions. Besides these benefits, chocolate is also believed to work as aphrodisiac- it arouses the desires, especially in women, though studies are yet to prove that. This is the reason why it is a popular Valentine’s Day gift. This is good news for chocoholics around the world- now you can enjoy your chocolate without any guilt, as it will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also be good for your overall health.