3. Cocoa contains the same type of healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil (but tastes much better!).
4. Chocolate releases endorphins in the brain, which act as pain-relievers and stress-reducers.
5. Consuming chocolate releases serotonin in your body, which can boost your mood.
6. All those antioxidants help rid the body of free radicals, a fundamental cause of diseases like cancer and heart disease.
7. Studies show chocolate raises levels of the good cholesterol while reducing levels of the bad kind.
8. Essential oils found in cocoa can delay signs of aging—they strengthen your bones, hair, nails, and skin.