Need a good reason to give in to your chocolate craving? How about lowering your stress levels? A recent study showed that people who ate 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate a day for two weeks had reduced levels of stress hormones. For the most benefit, make sure you choose chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao. Then, limit your portion size to about 230 calories and, to keep your weight down, be mindful of the amount of sweets you consume the rest of the day! Try our 10 expert remedies to dodge all sorts of diet disasters >> |
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