Chocolate is "heart healthy"
January 1
There IS some truth to this...but maybe not exactly what you'd like to hear.
Eating DARK chocolate daily seems to lower blood pressure...reduce LDL cholesterol...and improve insulin sensitivity.
Chocolate is made from cocoa which is rich in flavanols. These are the same beneficial antioxidants found in green or black tea and red wines.
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