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Carbo Limbo - Carbs in Foods - Carb Index - Carb Counter - Food Carbs - Carbs in Foods Index - CarbohydratesCARBS IN COCOABASED ON 12 FLUID OUNCES, NON-DIET VARIETY UNLESS NOTED
Carbohydrates in Cocoa - 39 Grams
Flavonols - Chocolate Lovers Delight for Combating Vascular DiseaseFurther research on dark chocolate points to big health benefits, particularly in warding off vascular disease. If you desire a tasty weapon against heart attack, stroke, dementia, hypertension, diabetes and a barrage of circulatory disease, then dark chocolate may one of your best Health Defenders. Keep in mind that just any chocolate won't do. The bittersweet tasting dark chocolate is the star of the Chocolate Health Band Wagon, and oh my, what a healthy tune this dude is plunking out. What is that bitter taste? Blame it on the flavonols. What differentiates dark chocolate from other chocolates? Dark chocolate not only tastes rich, it's rich in a substance that promotes healthy blood vessels within the body. These substances have been identified as flavonols and these flavonols have been connected in successfully combating vascular disease. Flavonols can also be found in other foods including apricots, green tea, red delicious apples, red wine and grapes. |
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