. So choose chocolate with a cacao content of at least 65%.
- Remove Free Radicals & Toxins from Your Body. Oleic acid is also found in chocolate. This compound is rich in antioxidants which help remove free radicals and toxins in your body. It also may also help your cholesterol levels.
- Lower the Risk of Heart Disease. Chocolate contains flavonoids, which lowers risk of heart disease and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
- Happy Babies. One of our very favorite reasons comes from a past Finnish study which found that chocolate can affect a baby’s behavior and that pregnant women who ate chocolate were more likely to birth happier babies.
- Happy Mommies. Finally, chocolate contains serotonin which may boost your own mood. Who doesn’t need that?
So go ahead, treat yourself to a delicious serving of chocolate. We suggest “Fair Trade Certified” and 100% Organic brands, so the happiness can spread all the way down the value chain. Some of our favorite brands include Divine Chocolate and Equal Exchange. Love yourself, love your baby and enjoy!
With Love,
xoxo
Amalou Skin