# Health Coach Tip - Eat Chocolate

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2020-02-12  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner - what better way to enjoy the day than knowing you are getting some good nutrients from a Valentine’s favorite - chocolate! But it’s not just any chocolate… you need to be a little picky.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner - what better way to enjoy the day than knowing you are getting some good nutrients from a Valentine’s favorite - chocolate! But it’s not just any chocolate… you need to be a little picky. Look for at least 70% cocoa with low added sugar. Up the benefits by choosing organic and fair trade too. If you are sharing chocolate with your Valentine, choose the perfect bite-sized fair trade chocolate treats - because moderation is always important! Onto the good news.Healthy nutrients found in dark chocolate: Antioxidants - Polyphenols and flavonoids boost heart health, increase cognitive function, protect your skin, and more.Prebiotics - Soluble fiber supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria.Minerals - Iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and other minerals found in chocolate are good for everything from transporting oxygen to maintaining healthy bones.Amino Acids - Tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, can help boost serotonin production and therefore boost your mood too (maybe that's why it's a top choice when you're feeling blue!).

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