New research suggests chocolate can cut the risk of heart disease
Posted August 29, 2011 7:57 pm.
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New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests regularly consuming chocolate can cut the risk of heart disease by a third.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge looked more than 114-thousand people and found those who consumed the most chocolate had a 37 per cent lower risk of heart disease, and were 29 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate the least.
However researchers told USA Today their findings are no excuse to pig out because most chocolate available in stores has a high fat and sugar content.
They recommend, eating chocolate regularly and in moderation.
