New dark variety of chocolate improve heart health

[littlewolf]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2447513/Chocoholic-Prepare-heartening-news-New-dark-variety-contains-chemicals-help-improve-organs-health.html

thought about putting this in food. but thought it would be better here.

Acticoa, a dark chocolate containing health-boosting plant chemicals called flavanols, is made by Swiss company Barry Callebaut.
Tests show that it increases the elasticity of blood vessels by 1 to 2 per cent, making it easier for blood to flow.
Research shows that an improvement of 1 per cent cuts the risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, by 8 per cent.
Cocoa beans are naturally high in flavanols but they are normally stripped out during processing. Barry Callebaut has made adjustments to its processing technique, to preserve the flavanols.


more at the link.

[gopiscrap]

1. I always knew eating chocolate was good for you!

[physioex]

5. Specifically Dark Chocolate...

And in moderation.

[Warpy]

8. The black, bitter chocolate I like has some health benefits

The heavily sweetened, trans fat kiddie chocolate, not so much.

I've always said if it's not chocolate, it's just not worth the calories.

[robinlynne]

2. hallelujah!

[shenmue]

3. Yay!

[immoderate]

4. My favorite food group!

--imm

[Eleanors38]

6. I'm old enough to remember the discontinued candy & popcorn counter at Sears...

where double-dip chocolate-covered Virginia goobers could be had. Heart-healthy & essential oils!!

[Flying Squirrel]

7. Chocolate Industry Network: (CIN)

How delicious

[BKH70041]

9. My wife will love this news!