Dark Chocolates help you live longer!!
By carpediem17
@carpediem17 (1315)
Singapore
September 20, 2010 3:55am CST
Haha, have I caught your attention already. Yup, not all choclates are created equal. There has been proven health benefits of the heart when you consume dark chocolates.
Choclate is actually plant derived. A small bar of it everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well besides providing plenty of anti-oxidants. It helps to lower blood pressure - that is reduce blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure. It also helps lower bad cholesterol by up to 10%.
However do note that one third of the fat in dark choclate is not so good for you so eating in moderation is important besides a balanced diet and exercise.
So are you having a Hershey's soon? 
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5 responses
@carpediem17 (1315)
• Singapore
20 Sep 10
haha, guess it is the health benefits and not the calories that you are gunning for in the dark chocolates. 
@bluemoonpavilion (4658)
• Singapore
21 Sep 10
well, the calories are part of the package too, I think I have to accept that!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
20 Sep 10
I am a bit unusual as I never eat chocolate. Most people that know me know I do not eat chocolate. As I kid I suppose I may have liked it but I can remember back to my teen years that this is not something I like.
However, it sounds like that those who it eat with moderation are actually doing something good towards their health.
@carpediem17 (1315)
• Singapore
23 Sep 10
ok hwg - i think enjoying chocolates in moderation is quite good considering all this new found findings.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
7 Jun 11
Hi. carpediem17. If I am not having a Hershey's bar I will be soon! I love dark chocolate and I believe in eating healthy to avoid having illnesses come upon my body. I am going to buy some dark chocolate this month, because I want to eat and stay healthy.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
20 Sep 10
Yes, I have heard this before actually. Too bad I don't really like dark chocolate, only milk chocolate!
