Dark choc a hearty bite

WE have heard reports of dark chocolate’s health benefits before – and now there’s further confirmation that it’s not too good to be true.

Those who ate a small amount every day improved the health of their hearts, research found. Just 20g of dark chocolate containing 90 per cent cocoa led to the biggest drop in blood pressure, while a second group who ate a daily “dose” containing 55 per cent cocoa saw a smaller reduction.

But the researchers warned that as the treat contains high amounts of fat and sugar, you still shouldn’t eat too much.

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