A recent study found that daily consumption of roughly 40g (one and a half ounces) of dark chocolate reduced the stress hormone cortisol.

Researchers suspect that certain compounds in chocolate, like caffeine and theobromine, may be responsible.

And, as if you even need another reason to indulge, a study has found that adults who ate moderate amounts of chocolate regularly were actually thinner than those who didn’t, even though they consumed more calories and exercised the same amount.

Look for chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cocoa – the darker, the better – and enjoy!