India, May 23 -- Certain foods are known to help with period pain by reducing the inflammation and muscle contractions associated with cramps, including chocolate, particularly dark chocolate. So, next time you crave dark chocolate while you are menstruating, know there are benefits in eating it. Nutritionist and national diabetes educator, Deepsikha Jain, also believes the same.

In a video shared on May 22, the health influencer posted the reasons why 'every girl should eat dark chocolate during her period'. Deepsikha explained, "Dark chocolate is rich in Magnesium, which helps in reducing period cramps/nausea, or discomfort. It also helps in a happy mood, causing a positive impact on the brain."

Here's a list of 3 benefits dark chocol...