Tuesday, October 14, 2008

PHYSICAL

DARK CHOCOLATE GOOD FOR THE HEART

Eating small amounts of dark choclate every day can reduce the inflammation that leads to heart disease, according to the study published last month in The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers at Catholic University in Campobasso, Italy, and the National Cancer Institute of Milan found that people who eat dark chocolate regularly have lower levels of C-reactive protein in their blood, an indication of low levels of inflammation.
But just how much dark chocolate can you get away with eating? Only about 0.23 ounces per day -- or one typical-sized Hershey bar over the couse of six days.
And sorry, milk chocolate lovers, only dark chocolate appears to have these heart healthy benefits.

Just thought you might like to know. I guess I'm eating too much of it myself.

1 comment:

Jill said...

It is a good thing something that tastes so good is good for you! I like to eat a dove dark chocolate with almonds everyday. One would be enough, but......
Jill