Can Chocolate Actually Be Healthy?

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Chocolate lovers – did you catch HIF blogger Susie Burrell on Sunrise this morning? If not, check out this quick video where Susie, David Koch and Samantha Armytage discuss whether chocolate can actually aid weight loss! In this feature, Susie explores a new study which claims to have identified certain compounds in cocoa that could help you lose weight. Could it be that chocolate can actually be healthy….? Well, it depends on the type of chocolate and serving size of course, but we thought this was the perfect headline to start your weekend – guilt-free, of course.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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