Chocolate lovers have another reason to celebrate their favorite treat: eating chocolate after a first heart attack may actually improve your survival rate.
Researchers in Sweden followed over 1000 men and women who had experienced a first-ever heart attack. Besides the usual types of questions asked in health questionnaires, these patients were asked about eating habits, including chocolate consumption.
Three months after their discharge from the hospital, the patients were examined and then they were followed by researchers for the next eight years. According to the study findings, which were published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine, …read more

When we think of Christmas we think of cookies, candy and all of the treats that go with the holiday. There are studies that prove that you too, can enjoy Dark Chocolate treats.
If you have high blood pressure, or problems with your heart ask your health care provider about the benefits of Dark Chocolate.
On August 27th, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that a university in Germany has studied the effects of dark chocolate on lowering blood pressure.
The study shows that eating dark chocolate in moderation tends to lower mild cases of high blood pressure. …read more