Chocolate Antioxidant News

Enthusiasts tout sweet benefits of chocolate at Arboretum expo - Chicago Daily Herald


Enthusiasts tout sweet benefits of chocolate at Arboretum expo
Chicago Daily Herald
Mootoo said that Belgian dark chocolate is relatively low in calories and offers a number of health benefits. “It can help lower blood pressure, it has a high antioxidant count,” he said. “And it's low in calories — the truffles we sell are just 46 ...

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Valentine's Chocolates - Jamaica Observer


Valentine's Chocolates
Jamaica Observer
Dark chocolate is an antioxidant powerhouse which promotes healthy cellular tissue throughout the body. The flavonoids, which act as antioxidants, protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease.

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Dark chocolate does a body good - Long Beach Press-Telegram


Dark chocolate does a body good
Long Beach Press-Telegram
That's probably welcome news this time of year, considering more than 58 million pounds of chocolate is sold annually in the US for Valentine's Day, with sales reaching $1 billion. You may have heard of polyphenol - a type of antioxidant found in ...

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Barbara Anderson: Patrick, Obama have their eyes on your wallet - The Daily News of Newburyport


Barbara Anderson: Patrick, Obama have their eyes on your wallet
The Daily News of Newburyport
But Nanny, the latest data show dark chocolate, filled with antioxidants, is good for us. Therefore, it should not be taxed. Dark chocolate with fruit and nuts in it, like one of my favorite candy bars, is even better for us.

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Dark temptation: How much is too much? - Indian Express


Indian Express

Dark temptation: How much is too much?
Indian Express
Chocolate contains over 400 compounds. Researchers have found chocolate, particularly the dark variety, to contain polyphenolic compounds called flavonoids. These are known for health benefits like antioxidant activity, preventing oxidation of bad ldl ...

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