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Unlike milk-chocolate, the dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids which makes it especially good for cardiac health. Dark chocolate, ideally, with 70% cocoa, has a blood thinning effect which helps to maintain healthy blood vessels and boosts the immune system. This in turn aids in warding off various ailments including high blood-pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney diseases, and dementia. According to a study, the inhabitants of the San Blas Islands have a rate of heart diseases 9 times less than the inhabitants of the mainland Panamanians. The reason is said to be their high intake of a beverage made with cocoa, rich in flavonols. Alas, now you can enjoy a guilt-free and healthy chocolate dessert.
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