Chocolate IS good for you: Why a bit of cocoa every day really does boost your mind, heart and mood

يشرح عالم التغذية الرائد روب هوبسون الجدل حول ما إذا كانت الشوكولاتة صحية
الكثير يمكن أن يسبب زيادة الوزن ويؤثر على مستويات السكر في الدم والصحة العقلية
ولكن باعتدال ، يمكن للكاكاو أن يكون عجيبًا على الصحة العامة
هنا ، يشرح لماذا - وكيف تتناسب مع الشوكولاته في نظامك الغذائي اليومي

Chocolate (made from the Theobroma cacao tree seeds) is thought to date back to the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica over 3,000 years ago.

Ever since, demand for chocolate has boomed with billions indulging in its sweet rich taste.

It is often considered to be the ultimate comfort food, mood changer and romantic gesture, and has recently been touted as a health food.

But is any of this really healthy - especially since overindulging in chocolate and other sweet foods can cause weight gain and instill a sense of guilt in some people?

Here, Rob Hobson, a leading registered nutritionist and author of Cheats & Eats, takes a look at how much good chocolate will do for our health this Easter - and how to make it even healthier.