National Milk Chocolate Day Has Some Surprising Benefits

Today is national milk chocolate day!

Go ahead and hit the vending machine for your favorite candy bar and indulge! There are some surprising benefits that come with consuming milk chocolate. First of all, it’s high in calcium, which is great for sustaining the healthy function of our muscles, and nerves.

It can also be good for your heart. Researchers who looked at the relationship between chocolate and heart disease found that consumption was associated with a 29 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 21 percent lower risk of stroke.

Plus, it has an affect on our brain too because it contains a flavonoid that can reduce inflammation in the brain.