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Eating Right

Health by chocolate? Sorry, no

By Lawrence Lindner
March 22, 2005

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On the surface, it all sounds very promising. Research has suggested that chocolate might be able to reduce blood pressure, improve blood vessel function, keep blood platelets from aggregating and forming clots, and even lower blood cholesterol. In other words, chocolate might be able to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Full article: 1045 words)

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