Benefits of Chocolate
Recent scientific research indicates that not only is chocolate not as “sinful” as we once thought, but it may actually be good for us. Chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants called flavonoids which may actually reduce the harmful effects of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Chocolate may even lower blood pressure according to one recent small study from Germany, and some lab studies suggest that cocoa flavonoids may also reduce the growth of cancer cells.
Here is an interesting article published in UC Berkeley/School of Public Health’s Wellness Letter on some of the benefits of chocolate, as well as a chocolate health FAQ:http://www.berkeleywellness.com/html/wl/2004/wlFeatured0204.html
Other recent articles:
From Bloomberg (2012):
Eating Chocolate Regularly May Make You Leaner, Survey Suggests
From The Guardian (2011):
"Chocolate is Good for You, Declares Study"
From the Cleveland Clinic (2007):
"The Heart-Health Benefits of Chocolate Unveiled"
From the Honolulu Advertiser (1/31/05):
“Some types of chocolate may make you healthier”
From www.nutraingredients.com (10/28/04):
“New research underlines antioxidant activity in chocolate”
From WebMD (8/27/03):
"Dark Chocolate is Healthy Chocolate"
Here is an interesting article published in UC Berkeley/School of Public Health’s Wellness Letter on some of the benefits of chocolate, as well as a chocolate health FAQ:http://www.berkeleywellness.com/html/wl/2004/wlFeatured0204.html
Other recent articles:
From Bloomberg (2012):
Eating Chocolate Regularly May Make You Leaner, Survey Suggests
From The Guardian (2011):
"Chocolate is Good for You, Declares Study"
From the Cleveland Clinic (2007):
"The Heart-Health Benefits of Chocolate Unveiled"
From the Honolulu Advertiser (1/31/05):
“Some types of chocolate may make you healthier”
From www.nutraingredients.com (10/28/04):
“New research underlines antioxidant activity in chocolate”
From WebMD (8/27/03):
"Dark Chocolate is Healthy Chocolate"
