The Health Benefits of Chocolate

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The Health Benefits of Chocolate

Valentine’s Day has been known as the holiday of chocolate for decades, in part because of its association with love and romance. In some parts of the world, chocolate is considered an aphrodisiac, and at various points in history, it was used in significant ceremonies, like marriages. Now, chocolate is best known as a tasty treat that we give to others to show our love and appreciation. What some people don’t know, though, is that chocolate can offer health benefits!

Here’s a look at a few of the primary health benefits of chocolate, and a few tips I have for finding the healthiest chocolate bars out there.

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8 Ways You Can Show Yourself Self-Love Everyday (Especially Valentine's Day)

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8 Ways You Can Show Yourself Self-Love Everyday (Especially Valentine's Day)

Valentine’s Day is a pretty loaded holiday—it comes with a lot of pressure and expectations about what the day should look like. In our minds it should have chocolate, a romantic dinner, gifts, cards—and most of all, we should feel loved. Unfortunately, though, we’ve been conditioned to look for love, validation, and even permission outside of ourselves.

We’ve come to rely on other people for love, and we spend a lot of time waiting to receive it instead of giving it to ourselves. I believe that until we become our own steady source of love, it’s very difficult to fully love anything or anyone else.  

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