Dark Chocolate Helps to Stave Off Hardening of the Arteries!

A study at University Hospital, in Zurich Switzerland, concluded that 2 ounces of dark chocolate every day, can cut the risk of serious heart disease by helping to stave off hardening of the arteries. The dark chocolate should have about 74% cocoa solids. White chocolate had no benefit. The study was done using ultrasound and showed significant improvement in the smoothness of the arterial blood flow. Debra Ray said that 2 ounces is a few squares and cautioned that more than 2 ounces would not be better. Just in time for the holidays!

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