GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHOCOLATE

For years we’ve been told that eating sweets will rot your teeth.  Goodnews—chocolate, dark chocolate is the exception!  High quality pure dark chocolate has shown to prevent cavities.  One to two ounces of dark chocolate a few days a week helps to prevent cavities and---has very little sugar; the fat that is in dark chocolate actually slows absorption of sugar so the small amount present doesn’t spike blood sugar. And—chocolate is high in flavanoids which are powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals that contribute to heart disease and cancer.   Native American Indians used dark chocolate to treat fatigue, calm nerves and improve digestion.