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On Valentine’s Day, nothing says ‘I Love You’ better than a box of chocolates, and it is ironic that for a very long time it was believed that cocoa (found in high amounts in dark chocolate) was unhealthy as it led to weight gain and damaged teeth. However, research conducted recently has revealed that cocoa is one of the healthiest super foods when consumed in moderate amounts.
Here are four reasons why you should indulge in cocoa, be it in dark chocolate, in its powdered form to make desserts, or in hot chocolate: Continue reading