Dark Chocolate is good for you, care to have some, It can lower your blood pressure

[MagickMuffin]

Giving chocolate on this Valentine’s Day can help keep love alive - and the lovers, as well. The evidence is growing that dark chocolate, in moderate amounts, conveys several health benefits, and the latest good news is that regular intake appears to lower blood pressure.

Between January 2005 and December 2006, 44 hypertensive German volunteers, ages 55 to 75 and in otherwise good health, took part in an 18-week study. About half were randomly assigned to eat 6.3 grams daily of dark chocolate; the other half ate a 5.6 gram portion of white chocolate. By the end of the test period, the participants eating dark chocolate had statistically significant reductions in blood pressure (systolic pressure declined by a mean of 2.4 mm Hg, diastolic by 1.3 mm Hg). In the white chocolate group, blood pressure remained unchanged. Researchers speculated that the difference was due to the 30 mg of polyphenols in each dark chocolate “dose”; the white chocolate was polyphenol-free.

The lesson here is not to gorge on dark chocolate: 6.3 grams is less than one-quarter of an ounce, and eating more of this calorie-dense food could lead to unwanted weight gain. But a little dark chocolate daily does indeed appear to be a healthful treat.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/WBL02075/Chocolate-for-Your-Valentine.html

[soleft]

1. Everything in moderation

Including moderation!!!

[MagickMuffin]

3. Yes, of course

Moderation is a good thing.

And so is Godiva Chocolate. YUM:loveya:

Now if only I had a box sitting in front of me, I would eat a couple.

[soleft]

5. I have a box but I have to give it to my GF tonight

[MagickMuffin]

6. Well if you gotta, I understand

I haven't had a box in a very very long time.:cry:

I'm sure your GF will be pleased with her gift of Godiva.

And of course if her blood pressure goes up she can eat a few pieces to lower it.

[redwitch]

2. Why, how kind of you!

I adore good chocolate, thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

[MagickMuffin]

4. I hope you enjoyed it, I love sharing good chocolate

Especially Godiva Chocolate.