Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal explains how dark chocolate high in cocoa reduces stress by triggering serotonin release and providing antioxidants. One ounce daily for two weeks can noticeably lower stress and depression, while also helping regulate insulin.
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Stress and chocolates. Does it sound nice? Very nice. Why? Because I love chocolates, and I'm sure a lot of you do. But with chocolates, Not the ones we eat, the dark chocolates which have high level of cocoa in them. Why? Because they have high quantities of antioxidants and also release serotonin, which helps us to get out of depression, feel stress-free, and also manages our insulin levels better. So remember, 1 ounce of chocolate— remember, dark chocolate— is recommended. Try it for 2 weeks, and studies have shown that you can become stress-free. Easy enough? Do it then.