Chocolate for heart health? FDA says maybe, if it's high in cocoa
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For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars
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Chocolate candies have high amounts of saturated fats. How harmful are these fats, versus those in meat and cheese? Could some of those cocoa butter fats be beneficial for health? - Quora
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Valentine Chocolate: Saying I love you Without Lecithin - Dr. Cate
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7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
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Why Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart - The New York Times
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Chocolate - Wikipedia
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Is dark chocolate healthy?
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How much lead is in your chocolate? - The Washington Post
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Chronicle: Can a Daily Dose of Dark Chocolate Make You Healthier?