But maybe giving in to temptation wouldn't be such a bad thing – as a study has found eating chocolate is better for you than avoiding it. Scientists suggest those who indulge have a 10 per cent lower likelihood of death from any specific cause. They also found there was a 16 per cent lower chance of early death from heart disease. They said: 'Our findings support a protective role for specific fermented foods consumption – chocolate, milks and cheese – against all-cause and heart disease mortality.' Scientists suggest those who indulge have a 10 per cent lower likelihood of death from any specific causePrevious research has produced mixed results on the health effects of chocolate.

Source: Daily Mail March 22, 2026 01:44 UTC