More benefits to eating dark chocolate

Chocolate Reduces Chance of Stroke

Chocolate Reduces Chance of Stroke

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Posted: 03/25/2011

It appears dark chocolate is more than just good for your heart.

A new study finds that eating chocolate not only lowered blood pressure, but also improved the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar without weight gain.

Just eat in moderation and make sure it's dark chocolate.
 

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