A chocolate or a chocolate chip cookie? Either way the decison is yours to eat and enjoy International Chocolate Day. Picture: Supplied
September 13 is a day of pure bliss for chocolate lovers all around the world, as today is Chocolate Day when you can indulge in your guilty pleasures and celebrate all things chocolate.
Not only is chocolate all about sweetness, there are nuanced flavours that hint at bitterness, such as dark chocolate.
Among these different variations of chocolate, dark chocolate specifically is known to have health benefits.
Healthy fun facts about the benefits of eating dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is known to contain natural plant chemicals from cocoa beans that are good for your heart health and reduces the risk of heart disease. Dark chocolate also contains minerals like magnesium and copper which is essential for bone health. It is also known to help improve brain function.
And for those who want to embark on a weight loss journey or are on a weight loss journey, you can still indulge in chocolate without feeling guilty because research has shown that dark chocolate helps suppress your appetite, leading to weight loss.
Here are a few and sweet ideas on how to celebrate International Chocolate Day
A fun family activity that you can indulge in as a family is baking some of your goodies such as chocolate chip cookies or brownies.
Treating yourself to a delicious chocolate or two, and sharing some with your friends and family is always a good idea.
For the parents, sweeten your child’s day with a sweet and mouth-watering chocolate dessert or surprise them with a chocolate bar!
Some chocolate traditions you did not know
Easter holidays are mostly associated with chocolate. We even have the the Easter chocolate bunny and the Easter chocolate eggs when we celebrate Easter Holidays.
We also have Valentine’s Day, which most people use to gift their loves one with a love letter accompanied with a box of chocolates on the side.
Chocolate holds a different meaning to different people, from feelings of love and comfort and celebration, but mostly a delicious indulgence.
Happy International Chocolate Day!
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