I am sure we all remember our mothers saying “You can have a piece of chocolate after you eat your veggies…” Well, those days may be over. If you read Dr. Weintraub’s article below, you will know that chocolate may actually be good for you…! 1. It can boost your immune system. Like many other plant based foods, cacao (the source of chocolate) is full of antioxidants, which play a key role in supporting a healthy immune system. The rule of thumb with antioxidants is that the deeper the color, the more antioxidants. Dark chocolate is the way to go here; milk chocolate doesn’t have nearly as many benefits. In fact, some sources suggest that adding milk negates chocolate’s healthful benefits. As is true of most foods, the less processing, the better. Raw chocolate bars and truffles, which taste delicious, are now available online and in many health-food stores. 2. Chocolate lowers blood pressure. According to research, the flavonoids in dark chocolate can lower blood pressure, and they appear to improve LDL cholesterol levels, too. However, cautions Dr. Weintraub, “Red wine has flavonoids, too, but this doesn’t give us carte blanche to drink all the wine or eat all the [...]
5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Chocolate is an article from: Hello Boomers Magazine for the baby boomers and the baby boomer generation
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Retirement Planning Can Save the Rest of Your Life is an article from: Hello Boomers Magazine for the baby boomers and the baby boomer generation
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Baby Boomer Retirement Insights is an article from: Hello Boomers Magazine for the baby boomers and the baby boomer generation