Crazy for Cocoa!
Posted on March 31, 2011
According to Joseph Maroon, MD, author of The Longevity Factor, dark chocolate can help reduce atherosclerosis and blood clotting, aid blood flow, contribute to an overall reduction in heart attacks, and improve cholesterol levels. And it’s all thanks to the powerful antioxidants found in the cocoa bean. But you have to eat the right kind of chocolate; Dr. Maroon recommends non-sweetened or minimally sweetened dark chocolate that’s at least 70% cocoa.