A new article by health and nutrition nut Dr. Margaret Furtado claims that eating chocolate in moderation is actually good for you. Duh! I've been eating chocolate since I came out of the womb, thanks to my mother, and I'm as healthy as ever.
The USDA reports, "a mere 2 tablespoons of natural cocoa contain more antioxidants than 4 cups of green tea, 1 cup of blueberries, or 1 and 1/2 glasses of red wine. This is why research indicates that eating chocolate, particularly natural cocoa, could help improve heart health, blood pressure, blood flow, skin health, and even brain function."
- in fewer words: Chocolate is practically a health food.
The darker the chocolate, the better. Although anything over 60% cocoa has the good stuff. And 60% isn't that dark. In my opinion, the bitter taste only comes after about 72% cocoa.
Like I've been saying this whole time: Chocolate is good for you.
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