Which Chocolate Is Healthiest for Heart?

Jan. 31, 2003 - Our favorite food group - chocolate - has received a blessing form the nation's nutritionists. A review of recent studies finds, indeed, that dark chocolate is good for your heart. Researchers say the flavonoids in cocoa and chocolate can lower your risk of heart disease.

Dark chocolates offer the best health benefits, with high concentrations of heart-healthy flavonoids.

"Cocoa contains the same nutrients found in other plant foods, including minerals and specific antioxidants that help ward off diseases such as heart disease," says registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson Althea Zanecosky, in a news release.

"In addition, oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat also found is olive oil, makes up one-third of the fat in chocolate and has been shown to be beneficial for heart health," says Zanecosky.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Feb 2003 - News release, American Dietetic Association.

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Maca - provide physical energy and very strengthening

Camu Camu - almost 4,000 times the vitamin C found in an orange; contains a wide variety of bioflavnoids

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Catuaba - supports the nervous system; provide physical energy, alleviate fatigue and improve memory.

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