Recent studies have shown that including chocolate in one’s diet may help ward off heart disease. What type of chocolate is thought to be particularly effective in this regard?
A) Dark chocolate ü B) Liqueur-filled chocolate C) Milk chocolate D) White chocolate
The most significant heart-healthy component of chocolate is a group of compounds called flavonoids, which are known to have multiple beneficial effects. Dark chocolate, which is much richer in flavonoids than are the other types, has been found to promote the health of the cells lining blood vessels, and to improve arterial flow. Mary Engler of the UCSF School of Nursing was the lead author of one recent study. She believes that moderate amounts of high-flavonoid dark chocolate are not out of place in a healthy, balanced diet.
