February is Heart Health Month. Our blog focus will provide you with some fun heart healthy tips.
The first for this month-
If you are going to indulge in chocolate make it dark chocolate. It has been shown that dark chocolate has some cardiovascular (CV) benefits. This is one of the most popular topics that I am asked to speak about. Numerous studies have shown that flavonols and other chemicals in dark chocolate offer some protective benefit to the CV system. They decrease vascular inflammation, may lower LDL cholesterol and may lower blood pressure.
dark chocolate also contains less sugar. Try to find chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
This protective effect seems to be more beneficial for women, but men should take note as well. As with everything- all things in moderation. Too much and you lose the health benefit.
If you are going to buy chcolate for your favorite person this Valentine's Day- make is dark chocolate to really reach their heart.Web Page
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