One of the greatest discoveries of man, chocolate, has many benefits. Although it is widely condemned due to its high sugar and fat content, chocolate has a multitude of health benefits that deserve an applause of their own!

1. Chocolate helps to lower cholesterol.

Chocolate can help to reduce LDL levels in the human body. LDLs are also known as "bad fats". Chocolate works to lower these levels as you eat it on a regular basis.

2. Chocolate may prevent a decline in memory.

Researchers found that chocolate helps to promote blood flow to parts of the brain that deal with memory. It has also been proven to help prevent damage in the brain in Alzheimer's patients.

3. Chocolate helps to lower the risk of heart disease.

Chocolate decreases your chance of getting heart disease by 37%.

4. Chocolate reduces your risk of stroke.

Chocolate can reduce your risk of stroke by 29%.

5. Chocolate, when eaten during pregnancy, helps in the development of the fetus.

Eating chocolate during pregnancy can help to promote growth and development in a fetus.

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