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CHOCOLATE T H E H E A L T H B E N E F I T S O F

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Page 1: The Health Benefits of Chocolate

CHOCOLATET H E   H E A L T H   B E N E F I T S   O F

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Chocolate has many reportedand researched health

benefits.

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It's been researched andstudied as a health food for

over 500 years.

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Here are 7 proven benefits ofAmerica's favorite treat.

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key nutrients

no. 1

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Dark Chocolate is highly nutritious. A 100 gram barcontains:

- 11 Grams of fiber- 67% RDA for Iron

- 58% RDA for Magnesium- 89% RDA for Copper

- 98% RDA for Manganese

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Antioxidants

no. 2

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Dark chocolate is loaded with organic

compounds that function as antioxidants.

These include polyphenols, flavonols,

catechins and others.

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Lowering Blood Pressure

no. 3

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Flavanols in dark chocolate can

stimulate the endothelium, the

lining of the arteries, and produce

Nitric Oxide.

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Lowering Cholesterol

no. 4

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Chocolate has been shown to

lower LDL cholesterol in men.

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Lowering CDV Risk

no. 5

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Cocoa was found to reduce the

risk of cardiovascular death by

50% over a 15 year period

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Protecting Your Skin

no. 6

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Cocoa flavonols can protect

against sun induced damage and

improve blood flow to the skin

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Improving Brain Function

no. 7

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Studies showed that 5 days of

consuming cocoa improved blood

flow to the brain