Monday, August 29, 2011

Sweet News: Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart

The good news - chocolate might be good for your heart! The bad news - you're probably going to have a hard time convincing your cardiologist that you should indulge.

According to a new study, chocolate consumption might be linked to a one-third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease. The reason for this is unclear, but the flavonols in dark chocolate are thought to be good for the blood system.

However, researchers are quick to point out that any health benefits that chocolate has might be outweighed by its high sugar and fat content. Still, we can dream, right?

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