Benefits of Chocolate

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Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body.

posted by Laurie2

Oh, I am SO glad to hear this, Laurie.

I currently have a supply of the large Herseys bars in the pantry, the ones with 16 pieces in them. I allow myself 2 pieces a day, just for medicinal purposes of course LOL

posted by ozarkreader
27 days ago

I am sure hearing the word CHOCOLATE benefits us and especially women we all thank you. lol
Heard this comment before and sounds good. I like chocolate once in a while....trying to put sweets to once a month..........unless sugar free and enjoy this otherwise. Thanks for education.

posted by SMILETU
27 days ago

My husband gets "chili" dark chololate (for medicinal purposes) lol

posted by Laurie2
27 days ago

Love my chocolate, was glad to find out it wasn't so bad for you after all. "lol" Chocolate is also known to be an aphrodisiac. That's what I heard anyway. Sure makes me feel good while I'm eating it. Sorry the next day if I ate too much. "lol"

posted by blueyes53
25 days ago

Yep! I've been eating Almond Joy's, it's on my diet. He He. Love chocolate!!!! Gotta have it!!!

posted by disneyGirl08
24 days ago

They always point to DARK chocolate as having the benefits, though, not milk chocolate like is in most candy, so be careful that you aren't eating empty calories and thinking it's good for you!