Dark Chocolate
Is it really healthy or not?
Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate
containing cocoa solids and cocoa butter without the milk or butter
found in milk chocolate.
Dark chocolate without added sweetener is
known as bitter chocolate or unsweetened chocolate.
Dark chocolate is rich in
disease-fighting antioxidants.
Studies show it can help reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of
heart disease. Studies show that
dark chocolate — when it is not loaded
with sugar and saturated fat — is indeed a heart-healthy chocolate treat
and more.
“Eating chocolate is healthy when it is
dark chocolate,” says Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at
Scripps Clinic. “Studies show that eating a small amount of
dark chocolate regularly can benefit your health.
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