GHT Insurance Agency, Inc Blog

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means one thing: chocolate, and lots of it! But don’t worry, you don’t need to feel bad about indulging this year. Your Richmond insurance agency has come up with a list of health benefits of chocolate!

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• Antioxidants. Chocolate is right in antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals speed up aging and can lead to disease. Dark chocolate in particular contains nearly eight times as many antioxidants as strawberries!
• Lower blood pressure. Studies have found that consuming a small bar of dark chocolate everyday can reduce blood pressure.
• Lower cholesterol. Chocolate is effective in lowering “bad” cholesterol when a small amount is consumed each day.

Remember: chocolate is high in calories and fat, so enjoy it in moderation. It is good for your health, but only when you don’t go overboard! Happy Valentine’s Day from your Richmond insurance agency!

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