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Chocolate Lovers Rejoice

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Dark Chocolate Increases HDL

Dark chocolate and cocoa powder increased good (HDL) cholesterol levels by 10 percent, according to a Finland study.

When buying chocolate, avoid:

  • milk chocolate
  • heavily processed bars
  • chocolate with marshmallows
  • chocolate with caramel
  • chocolate with cream

Heart-healthy nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, are OK. “The more plain the chocolate, the better,” says Julia Zumpano, R.D., of the Cleveland Clinic.
 
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