Is Chocolate a health food?

by riverstreet, January 26, 2009 | Permalink

One could certainly argue, I certainly would, that chocolate is one of the most luxurious foods available. Luxury notwithstanding, recent examination of chocolate has revealed it contains over 1,500 compounds, many of which actually have a positive effect on one’s body.  One of these compounds called flavonoids, act as an antioxidant to help protect the body from free radicals which are believed to play a role in heart disease.  Studies have also shown that the flavonoids in chocolate can lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol– the “bad” cholesterol.  Consequently I have adapted the motto, ”an apple a day” to “a little chocolate each day can help keep the doctor away.”

Get your fill of flaviniods on Thursday, February 5th from 4 pm - 7 pm as Whole Foods Market located at 340 River Street in Cambridge samples light and dark chocolate in all shapes, sizes, and forms.  And, while you munch on chocolate, pick up some to give to your sweetie on Valentine’s Day!