Sugar Blossom

Eat More Dark Chocolate. Of note, ?avonols in chocolate and cocoa have been shown to prevent fatlike substances in the blood stream from oxidizing and clogging the arteries, acting similarly to low-dose aspirin in promoting healthy blood ? ow and a lesser risk of strokes and heart attacks. A typical cup of hot cocoa (with two tablespoons of pure cocoa powder) contains twice the ? avonols as red wine, two to three times more than green tea, and ?ve times as much as black tea. Given that Dr. Sheri is a “chocoholic” herself, she would much rather eat dark chocolate (in moderation, of course) or drink hot cocoa for her heart health than take an aspirin.

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