“Happy days are here again, The skies above are clear again, So let’s sing a song of cheer again, Happy times, happy nights, Happy days are here again.” Yep, it’s the four-day weekend at last and I for one am not going to be nailing myself up for Easter but I might be on the cross – the chocoloate filled hot cross buns obviously.
OK, it plays havoc with the deadlines but luckily I have had at least a few days to prepare. And, just as I was wondering what on Earth to write about so I can make an early exit, up popped a very timely email entitled “Easter eggs’ hidden secrets – 9 reasons they can be good for you!”
You see, apparently, dark chocolate eggs can lead to reduced blood pressure and improved cholesterol; help combat diabetes; give you a healthier heart; prevent liver damage; give you a valuable range of minerals, including copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc; and boost your mental health.
Not only that but the flavonoid epicatechin, found in dark chocolate, can also increase the production of nitric oxide in the blood and lift your athletic performance; while dark chocolate can also boost your mental health; and finally even help fight cancer.
In fact, it sounds like dark chocolate might also be enable you to escape Donald Trump, end the war in Ukraine, silence Nigel Farage, save the planet, get you more advertising revenue, pay for your holiday, make you more attractive, and stop all household bills.
Oh wait a minute, apparently there’s a catch, as “food items with high sugar and fat content are the leading cause of obesity which is a contributing factor in many conditions. These range from high blood pressure and diabetes to kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, coronary heart disease and stroke”. Damn.
You know what’s coming next… Luckily home testing kits provide people with a comprehensive check-up of their general health, including diabetes, gout, liver and kidney function, bone health, iron levels and a full cholesterol profile.
Yeah, yeah, maybe after the double Bank Holiday. In the meantime: “Happy days are here again, The skies above are clear again, So let’s sing a song of cheer again, Happy times, happy nights, Happy days are here again.”
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