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World's Best Study Confirms Pregnant Women Should Eat Chocolate Daily

Believe it. - by Lucy Bode
  • 06 Jun 2019
World's Best Study Confirms Pregnant Women Should Eat Chocolate Daily
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It’s not a sweeping statement to say that chocolate is the food of the gods. It’s an undisputable fact. Which is why we’re already tucking into the family block in celebration of the news: a study has found that daily consumption may be beneficial during pregnancy.

 

Researchers recruited 129 pregnant women between the 11- and 14-week mark and randomly separated them into two groups. For 12 weeks, both groups were given 30 grams per day (around the same size as a small bar) of either low-or high-flavanol chocolate.

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Before and after the experiment took place, the participants were tested for pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension. They also had their blood flow, placenta weight and birth weight measured.

While the findings showed no real difference between the results of the two groups, both saw a significant improvement in their blood flow when compared to the general population.

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"This study indicates that chocolate could have a positive impact on placenta and foetal growth and development and that chocolate's effects are not solely and directly due to flavanol content," the study’s lead researcher Emmanuel Bujold explained.

The takeaway? If you’re expecting, you officially have permission to indulge – within reason. (As with all treat foods, moderation is key!)

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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