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Did You Know?

• Of all the varieties of chocolate available, from white to milk, dark chocolate is the healthiest.
• Dark chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants that work to reduce your risk of cancer.
• Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that can decrease your blood pressure.
• The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help blood flow more smoothly, decreasing your risk of heart attack.
• The flavonoids in chocolate that help your blood flow more smoothly also improve your cardiovascular function.
• Some suggest the phenylethylamine in dark chocolate stimulates the nervous system, acting as an aphrodisiac.
• Cocoa contains substances known to kill the bacteria in your mouth that cause tooth decay and cavities.
• The higher cocoa content a chocolate has, the bigger the health benefit.
• White chocolate has none of the antioxidant benefits of other chocolates since it contains no cocoa.