Chocolate has antioxidant-rich phytochemicals called flavanols. Although chocolate have some healthful antioxidants it is still considered a treat food by professional dietitians. It is not a health food. Walnuts on the other hand are loaded with nutritional benefits.

Some researchers think the cocoa bean may improve blood flow and reduce the formation of clots. The Kuna Indians of Panama are heavy consumers of cocoa. They boast an unusually low amount of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Harvard researchers found that chocolate eaters lived a year longer than abstainers. Most believe chocolate causes acne; this is not true. A small study done recently suggests the appearance of the skin of chocolate-eating women showed improvement.

How many times have you heard you can’t eat chocolate and lose weight at the same time? You may have also heard that chocolate is bad for you. Well great news is here for chocolate lovers across the globe. There is evidence now supporting the indulgence of chocolate and it’s the result of scientific research not a department store promotion.

There have been two studies conducted recently which concluded that there are health giving benefits in chocolate. Some of the findings were:

* Black tea is surpassed by hot chocolate in that the levels of antioxidants are five times higher.

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