Five genuine health reasons to enjoy chocolate this Easter weekend

Indulging in a little comfort eating lately? Worry not – with Easter just around the corner Maresa Fagan looks at how chocolate can be good for your heart, head, and health

Chocolate can be good for you. Sound too good to be true? The answer is both yes and no. Some scientific studies suggest chocolate can have a beneficial effect on our health. The findings, however, come with some caveats, mainly that not all chocolate is equal. With Easter just around the corner Maresa Fagan looks at how dark chocolate may be good for your heart, head, and health.

We are going through a tough time at the moment. The Covid-19 lockdown is keeping us all at home and that can bring challenges. In such difficult times, psychologically, socially, and emotionally, some of us will turn to food for comfort. And with Easter on the horizon that will present an even greater challenge with all of the chocolate that’s around.