The foods we chose to eat and our daily habits can have a significant impact on the happiness of our hearts. Chocolate, contrary to belief, is a major heart stressor. The higher the cacao percentage, the worse it is. Chocolate contains Theobromine, which depletes magnesium and folic acid levels in the liver. This can cause cramping and nerve inflammation. Chocolate also contains caffeine, which increases heart rate and can cause heart palpitations.

Habits that stress your heart include;

• Going too long without eating
• Consuming heavy saturated fat
• Consuming caffeine in all forms
• Chocolate
• Not drinking enough Water
• Simple carbohydrates
• Sulfites in wine and alcohol