Health

"Chocolate" has received some very mixed press in recent years. We thought it would be interesting to incorporate some of the more positive pieces of information we found over the years:

Did you know...
chocolate's main ingredient is cocoa,which is a fruit naturally rich in plant chemicals called flavonols, a type of antioxidant which attacks dangerous free radicals in the body?

Did you know...
dark chocolate has been found to contain more flavanols than blueberries, green and black tea. And just a few pieces of dark chocolate contain as many flavanols as red wine?

Did you know...
it is thought these flavanols have a blood-thinning effect, relaxing the blood vessels and helping to prevent the build up of fats that clog coronary arteries?

Did you know...
chocolate is rich in magnesium, which can help relieve pre-menstrual stress in women?

Did you know...
eating chocolate while pregnant may make for a happier, livelier baby. Scientists believe mood altering chemicals in chocolate may be responsible?

Eat chocolate sensibly!