{"id":10863,"date":"2015-03-03T11:53:15","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T16:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogadurire.com\/le-chocolat-comme-le-rire-cest-vraiment-bon-pour-la-sante-3\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:10:57","slug":"chocolate-like-laughter-is-really-good-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogadurire.com\/en\/chocolate-like-laughter-is-really-good-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate, like laughter, is really good for you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s something almost magical that happens when we savor a piece of <strong>really good chocolate<\/strong>. It&#8217;s like our mouths are on vacation! I like to have a small square with a good cup of coffee or tea, especially when I have a slight dip in energy in the afternoon, or when my spirits are low at the end of a long day. In fact, those who know me well know that I&#8217;ll take good chocolate any time, any place!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just the taste that&#8217;s fantastic &#8211; it&#8217;s also the fact that good dark chocolate has great benefits and &#8220;medicinal&#8221; properties. Feel free to print out the following list of benefits to remind you to eat more, because they&#8217;ve been scientifically proven! \u00c0 100%! Dark chocolate&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>contains <em>flavonoids<\/em>, which are extraordinary antioxidants, and <em>polyphenols<\/em><\/li>\n<li>lowers LDL (&#8220;bad&#8221;) cholesterol levels<\/li>\n<li>increases blood flow to the arteries and heart<\/li>\n<li>reduces blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>protects skin from sun damage<\/li>\n<li>improves mood by increasing endorphin and serotonin levels in the brain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this list doesn&#8217;t convince you to switch from your beloved milk chocolate to dark chocolate, find yourself a good chocolate shop! Once you&#8217;ve tasted some real good chocolate, I bet you&#8217;ll add it to your daily routine. The recommended dose is about one ounce (28 g), i.e. the size of a square that fits in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it. Now you know why I&#8217;ve included LAUGHTER and CHOCOLATE in the programs offered by the Laughter Yoga School! You don&#8217;t know about our <em><strong>LAUGHTER AND CHOCOLATE<\/strong> <\/em>for businesses and organizations? Write to us to find out more! Multiple pleasures guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p><em> (Warning: An impromptu chocolate tasting = an immediate end to the conversation!)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Our good addresses: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.misschocolat.com\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">Miss Chocolat<\/a> in Gatineau, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chocomotive.ca\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">Chocomotive<\/a> in Montebello, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.julietteetchocolat.com\/fr\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">Juliette et Chocolat<\/a> in Montreal, <a href=\"http:\/\/lacabossedor.com\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">La Cabosse d&#8217;Or<\/a> in St-Hilaire, <a href=\"http:\/\/chocolatsandree.com\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">Chocolats Andr\u00e9e<\/a> in Montreal, <a href=\"http:\/\/leschocolatsdechloe.com\/\" data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\">les Chocolats de Chlo\u00e9<\/a> in Montreal&#8230; Which ones are yours? <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s something almost magical that happens when we savor a piece of really good chocolate. 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