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Posted: Friday, 16 October 2009 12:34PM
Chocolate IS Good For You
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As Halloween approaches, do you know the benefits of chocolate? Cocoa beans are rich in flavanols, a specific type of antioxidant.
Chocolate and cocoa can have more than 10 times the antioxidant power compared to other foods, such as blueberries, raspberries, apples, pecans, strawberries, walnuts, asparagus and broccoli.
Research has reported that chocolate and cocoa may benefit your vascular health, help raise your good cholesterol, lower your bad cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.
The American Dietetic Association suggests buying products that are non-alkalized or lightly alkalized cocoas. Also look for darker chocolates made with at least 40% cocoa bean content or cacao.
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