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Chocolate, aside from its flavor, has almost magical properties for our health, from antioxidants to effects on our brain that are largely responsible for its worldwide success, as it helps release endorphins, a substance capable of reducing pain, fatigue, or apathy, producing a pleasant feeling of well-being. If this were not enough, chocolate is rich in theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine, and anandamide, which experts claim produces a similar sensation to marijuana. Dark chocolates that have at least 70% cocoa and low sugar content are made without milk. This type of chocolate helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, lower insulin resistance, improve cognitive ability, and even recent studies claim that it offers some protection against prolonged sun exposure.