MORE reasons to indulge in chocolate:

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Not that you need another reason to indulge in chocolate (you probably already know it's good for your blood pressure), but isn't it delightful, delicious, and delectable that there is one? Eating chocolate shaves your risk of "cardiometabolic disorders," a cluster of conditions that nobody wants, including heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. (Taking this vitamin also helps protect you from this nasty threesome.)

Here's the big surprise: We're talking all kinds of chocolate, not just the dark types. Even milk chocolate and cups of hot cocoa have benefits.

We're also not talking slight improvements. Research reveals that consuming a healthy amount of chocolate reduces your risk of heart disease by 37% and stroke by 29% versus eating little or none. (Not coincidentally, it also lowers your bad LDL cholesterol.) In addition, it shrinks your risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 31%. These impressive numbers emerged from an analysis of seven studies involving more than 100,000 people.

What's in chocolate that makes it so good for you? Loads of potent plant antioxidants called polyphenols, including flavonoids. Yep, the same good-for-you substances found in blueberries, wine, green tea, and olive oil, as well as many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Among polyphenols' many powers is the ability to sooth inflammation in your body. Internal hot zones are linked to all kinds of trouble, from memory damage to joint pain and accelerated aging. (Learn more about chocolate as a healthful treat.)
http://www.realage.com/print-this/health-tips/more-good-reasons-to-eat-chocolate?kw=ist

[Angry Dragon]

1. Never needed an excuse for chocolate

[RebelOne]

2. But it is an excuse to eat more chocolate. n/t

[lg59kis]

5. Same here

Will eat it no matter what

[Tyrs WolfDaemon]

3. Chocolate makes my migraines worse

just the smell of chocolate can turn a mildly bad migraine into a raging one, even a cluster.

My mom lived chocolate, even though she knew she shouldn't have it (her own health problems vs sweets of any kind).
If I was there when she opened up a chocolate, she would just say "Sorry, I'll trying breathing this way" (as she pointed away from me).
It never worked.

[kentauros]

4. I guess I need to buy more of those 2-pound bars!

Merckens Bittersweet Chocolate Bars - 2 lbs.



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[tblue]

6. It's one of my best friends.

Can't live without it. It lifts my mood and gives me energy. It is there when I need it. And it never betrays or deserts me. How many people can you say that about?