6 Sweet Health Benefits Of Chocolate

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Good news for your sweet tooth -- a Swedish study has found a link between high chocolate consumption (more than 45 grams a week -- about as much as two candy bars) and a 20 percent decrease in stroke risk among women.

Take a look at some of the other healthy benefits of chocolate -- though of couse, health experts say consuming too much chocolate can be counterproductive, as it's often loaded with calories.
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