Chocolate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

by on January 2, 2009

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chocolate thumb Chocolate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away 

Chocolates that are higher in cocoa content can work wonders for the heart. That’s because they contain phenol, an antioxidant that improves vascular wall tone, lowers blood pressure and decreases blood clotting risk by reducing platelet activity. While chocolates are high in saturated fat, the stearic acid it contains doesn’t appear to rise.

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