ONE MORE BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE STORY
A new Dutch study has concluded that the antioxidants and flavonols found in cocoa boost the functioning of cells that line blood vessels and reduce the risks from cholesterol and other chemicals that can cause heart attacks, cancer, and lung diseases.

According to a report in the Washington Times, "The 15-year study of 470 men aged 65 to 84 in Zutphen, the Netherlands, found one-third did not eat any cocoa, while the median intake was 4.2 grams per day among the third who consumed the most cocoa -- including cocoa drinks, chocolate bars and chocolate pudding.

"From 1985 to 2000, 314 of the men died, and the biggest cocoa eaters were at half the risk of dying compared with men who did not eat it."

Most American grocery stores will be moving all of their chocolate bars to the health food aisle by the end of this week. :-)