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    Milk chocolate is good for you!

    Updated:22 Mar 2016 11:21 AM | Posted by
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    Up until now, I’ve been swapping my much-loved milk chocolate for a darker version, believing it was better for me.
     
    And I bet I’m not the only goodie-goodie!
     
    Well, you can finally stop trying to trick your tastebuds. A recent study published in the Heart journal showed both types of chocolate boast health benefits. 
     
     
     
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    MARS BARS FOR ALL!
     
    According to the study, people who consume 16 to 100 grams of chocolate a day (either dark, milk or both) had a 14 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 23 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with those who aren't chocolate eaters. 
     
    And out of the 21,000 participants, guess which type of chocolate was favoured? MILK! IT WAS MILK! Now, dark chocolate, don’t be better (sorry, it had to be done!).
     
    Although it’s not quite clear how chocolate manages to prevent disease, the flavonoids found in cocoa are often attributed for the health benefits of this delicious treat. 
    That’s good enough for me!
     
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    BeautifulJusty 3 Jul 2017 7:35 PM

    Nice. I am a dark chocolate eater, yet I only eat milk if I am super stressed with work.

    Goddess..... 20 Jun 2017 9:37 PM

    Dark chocolate is better, Milk is just for kids. Great info looks like I'm healthy.

    Yohanna 21 Apr 2016 1:31 PM

    Yes love it, butonly when I make it. No cow's breast milk included in it (since I am not a baby any more, cow's lol). Just cacao, coconut butter and dates. Yummo

    sootyblack_14 16 Apr 2016 2:39 PM

    This week milk chocolate is good for you, next week it'll give you cancer... I think you can eat what you want, as long as it is in moderation!!!!!

    Yohanna 21 Apr 2016 1:33 PM

    Cancer claims are actually true, but because of dairy. It does lead to prostate cancer (extremely direct strong link), uterine cancer and breast. Messes up with hormone function..Just eat dairy free chockies and you'll be fine! :).

    Coconut Jayne 8 Apr 2016 11:15 AM

    Yum yUm yuM!!

    Petal 29 Mar 2016 6:23 AM

    I'm always shocked when I hear of someone that doesn't like chocolate.

    Yohanna 21 Apr 2016 1:36 PM

    If you analyze the diets of those they are savoury snackers and salty takeaway eaters (especially those with added flavour enhancers, stimulating certain brain receptors and causing addiction), so their brains are wired differently. Or in people who are alcoholics

    olga692 28 Mar 2016 2:12 AM

    I eat some chocolate most days. I don't smoke, drink alcohol or tea or coffee. I think we all need something that we indulge in & as long as we eat healthily most of the time we should be allowed to treat ourselves. Life would be pretty boring if we were always good! Also I grew up with a sister who was always on a diet. She would be super strict & then end up binging on all the wrong things. I always said I would never live like that.

    Stensen 27 Mar 2016 4:04 AM

    Mmm yes chocolate! The colours in the Jane Iredale palette is just gorgeous!

    Ellelily 26 Mar 2016 9:13 PM

    I love Dark chocolate and also Milk chocolate and i think this year I wont be getting any as with the rest of my move taking me well into Easter I wont be seeing anyone as no one wants to come when theres a move in progress and; and I couldnt get any Easter Eggs as out local Supermarket ran out of all Easter Eggs yesterday. And there were some unhappy people in there today.

    Shop A Everyday 26 Mar 2016 7:48 PM

    I adore milk chocolate, I always have

    dream-angels 25 Mar 2016 7:22 PM

    Yay as I just finished my Easter bunny lol

    skitzkitty 25 Mar 2016 2:15 PM

    I rarely eat chocolate anymore, but if you do, don't feel guilty! I'd be willing to bet the reason this study showed people who ate chocolate are less stressed is because they're allowing themselves a "reward", which makes you feel good!

    "Mars Bars for all" is a bit misleading though BH (even if it's tongue in cheek!) - they're not really chocolate, just pure sugar from the caramel & nougat.

    Lawliet 25 Mar 2016 11:58 AM

    Dark chocolate is still my favourite :P I've already stocked up for easter, so bring it on! hahaha

    StayC 24 Mar 2016 11:13 PM

    I prefer milk or white chocolate.

    I've used the Palmers lip balm in the past and it's delicious.

    Petal 29 Mar 2016 6:22 AM

    I also love milk and white chocolate.

    Olivia9 24 Mar 2016 9:48 PM

    Perfect timing for easter! I wonder if they struggled finding non-chocolate eaters for this study

    Miss_Lee 24 Mar 2016 8:09 PM

    I eat chocolate every single day...and I know that's probably not good for me. But I also eat well and work out so hopefully it balances in some way! I'm super excited that milk has health benefits too!

    Flicky26 24 Mar 2016 6:14 PM

    I have always loved dark chocolate, even as a kid. These days I can even handle 99%!!! I honestly find that 1-2 squares is plenty to satisfy any cravings :-)

    Seezora 24 Mar 2016 5:06 PM

    Mmmmm chocolate...

    I also don't mind the smell of my teenage son's Lynx Temptation deodorant - smells like chocolate. Yum! And I love the fact that he is actually using deodorant!

    Perfect timing for this article with all the chocolate at my place at the moment ;-)

    cwingy83 24 Mar 2016 3:15 PM

    i get dark choc when i want to be a bit healthier but i love milk choco too.

    Elefante 24 Mar 2016 1:21 PM

    It depends on the treat, but usually I don't mind. They're both divine!

    owlsparks 24 Mar 2016 1:00 PM

    Yesss!! Milk chocolate is the BEST. Love that this article came out just in time for Easter...

    Linda_Vesinger 24 Mar 2016 12:56 PM

    I love both types of chocolate, with milk my favourite.

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