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	UMIM: Healing Food Pyramid: Chocolate
		Dark chocolate is also known as "bittersweet" or "semisweet" chocolate.
		Dark chocolate has a rich, intense flavor, and is found in candies and some of the chocolate morsels (chips) used in baking.
		Dark chocolate which contains a natural chemical, tyramine, is thought to trigger migraines although the data is inconclusive.
	www.med.umich.edu /umim/clinical/pyramid/chocolate.htm (965 words)

	Chocolate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chocolate is made from the fermented, roasted, and ground beans taken from the pod of the tropical cacao tree Theobroma cacao native to Central America, which has an intensely flavoured bitter taste.
		Dark chocolate is full of the flavonoids epicatechin and gallic acid, which are antioxidants that help protect blood vessels, promote cardiac health, and prevent cancer.
		Unless the chocolate is specifically labelled as vegan, another complication for strict vegans is that the sugar used in a particular chocolate may have been processed with bone char.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dark_chocolate (3750 words)

	How to Taste Dark Chocolate - WikiHow
		As the chocolate melts, concentrate on the flavors that are enveloping your tongue.
		Dark chocolate (as opposed to other kinds of chocolate) is considered healthy, and recommended for daily consumption in small amounts to maintain a healthy heart and lower cholesterol.
		Dark chocolate is also an excellent energy source because it releases slowly into the bloodstream and does not elevate insulin levels.
	www.wikihow.com /Taste-Dark-Chocolate (928 words)

	Chocolate, Dark Chocolate is Healthy Chocolate
		The first "chocolate box" was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868, when he decorated a candy box with a painting of his young daughter holding a kitten in her arms.
		Chocolate was introduced to the United States in 1765 when John Hanan brought cocoa beans from the West Indies into Dorchester, Massachusetts, to refine them with the help of Dr. James Baker.
		Chocolate of this quality is often compared to tasting fine wine because subtleties in taste are often apparent, especially when you taste a variety of semisweet and bittersweet couvertures with different percentages of sugar and chocolate liquor.
	whatscookingamerica.net /chocolate.htm (2614 words)

	Health Benefits of Chocolate
		Chocolates made in Europe are generally richer in cocoa phenols than those made in the U.S. So if you're going to try this at home, remember: Darker is better.
		Dark chocolate -- but not milk chocolate or dark chocolate eaten with milk -- is a potent antioxidant, report Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues.
		The fat in chocolate, from cocoa butter, is comprised of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil), stearic and palmitic acids.
	www.stuffedchocolate.com /health_benefits.htm (1051 words)

	ABC News: Dark Chocolate May Sweeten the Way to Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		However, this benefit applies only to dark chocolate, which is rich in flavonoids — the same antioxidant compounds found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are known to help lower blood pressure, according to the report in the July 18 online edition of Hypertension.
		In the 15 days they were eating dark chocolate, individuals displayed an average 11.9 mm Hg drop in their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) and a 8.5 mm Hg drop in diastolic blood pressure (the lower number).
		"Dark chocolate may be health-promoting," said Dr. David L. Katz, an associate clinical professor of public health and director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine.
	abcnews.go.com /Health/Healthology/story?id=951523 (915 words)

	Chocolate
		Dark chocolate has higher concentrations of catechins due to higher levels of cocoa.
		When platelets which were exposed to chocolate polyphenols were stimulated with epinephrine (known to cause platelet aggregation) aggregation decreased, thus reducing the risk of blood clot formation.
		Although chocolate has often been condemned due to it's high saturated fat content, the most predominant saturated fat in chocolate, stearic acid, does not have the same cholesterolaemic effect as other saturated fats.
	www.healthyeatingclub.com /info/articles/diets-foods/chocolate.htm (817 words)

	Dark Chocolate
		Studies in two prestigious scientific journals say dark chocolate -- but not white chocolate or milk chocolate -- is good for you.
		On different days they each ate 100 grams of dark chocolate by itself, 100 grams of dark chocolate with a small glass of whole milk, or 200 grams of milk chocolate.
		Chocolates made in Europe are generally richer in cocoa phenols than those made in the U.S. So if you're going to try this at home, remember: Darker is better.
	www.absolutefitinc.com /dark_chocolate.htm (603 words)

	Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure, study shows
		However, this benefit applies only to dark chocolate, which is rich in flavonoids - the same antioxidant compounds found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are known to help lower blood pressure, according to the report in Monday’s online edition of Hypertension.
		In the 15 days they were eating dark chocolate, individuals displayed an average 11.9 mm Hg drop in their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) and a 8.5 mm Hg drop in diastolic blood pressure (the lower number).
		"Chocolate is not an alternative to traditional lifestyle changes or to taking medications to reduce risk of heart disease or to treat diabetes," he said.
	www.azcentral.com /health/wellness/articles/0720chocolate-ON.html (694 words)

	What is dark chocolate?
		Scientists theorize that this is because of dark chocolate's stronger taste: as taste buds age they become less sensitive, and dark chocolate is a more prominent flavor for adults.
		Chocoholics are pleased to note, however, that dark chocolate not only has the mood enhancing qualities all chocolates share, but it is also a healthy treat in moderation.
		Chocolate lovers must also be aware that despite dark chocolate's health benefits, its high caloric content makes excessive amounts just as unhealthy as other candy products.
	www.happynews.com /living/chocolate/dark-chocolate.htm (589 words)

	CNN Food Central - The sophisticated sweet: Dark chocolate - December 22, 1999
		Dark chocolate is perceived to be more sophisticated than other chocolates, Boyle says.
		He says dark chocolate is the easiest to work with and conveys the most chocolate impact.
		Dark chocolate can last up to a year and a half to 2 years, compared to white chocolate, which has a shelf life of 6 months.
	www.cnn.com /FOOD/key.ingredient/dark.chocolate/old.index.html (893 words)

	Perlier :: Dark Chocolate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Dark Chocolate, a precious and intense source of vitality and good humour, intensely nourishes and moisturizes the skin making it smoother and more supple day by day.
		Dark Chocolate Hand Cream is ideal for everyday use, giving the hands a velvety softness, while helping to protect against moisture loss.
		Dark Chocolate Talc is an irresistible after-bath ritual with the delightful sweet caress of dark chocolate, in a powder that leaves the skin feeling velvety smooth.
	perlier.fearlessconcepts.com /home.php?cat=94 (292 words)

	Dark Chocolate Is Healthy Chocolate
		Dark chocolate -- not white chocolate -- lowers high blood pressure, say Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Cologne, Germany.
		Dark chocolate -- but not milk chocolate or dark chocolate eaten with milk -- is a potent antioxidant, report Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and NutritionNutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues.
		Those who ate dark chocolate had a significant drop in blood pressure (by an average of 5 points for systolic and an average of 2 points for diastolic blood pressure).
	www.webmd.com /diet/news/20030827/dark-chocolate-is-healthy-chocolate (730 words)

	Consumer Health Journal
		Chocolate, derived from the beans of the cacao tree, is brimming with antioxidants, in much higher concentrations than other produce.
		“Dark chocolate is going to be on the high end, higher than most fruits and vegetables,” Prior said.
		However, the results did not last beyond the dark chocolate intake; participants’ blood pressures returned to pre-chocolate level within two days of stopping the chocolate intake.
	www.consumerhealthjournal.com /articles/chocolate.htm (568 words)

	Dark Chocolate, Chocolate.com
		In a controlled experiment comparing 20 different people, researchers found that dark chocolate was a significant factor in lowering blood pressure, while white chocolate was not.
		Dark chocolates are a heavenly treat that are more bitter than milk chocolates and are becoming increasingly more popular due to the heart healthy antioxidants contained in dark chocolate.
		Dark chocolate is less likely to cause cavities than other candy because it melts more quickly in the mouth and the cocoa butter actually protects the teeth.
	www.chocolate.com /dark-chocolate (909 words)

	A Little Dark Chocolate Does A Heart Good - Health - RedOrbit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Chocolate is still no substitute for quitting smoking, of course, and the researchers add that the findings are not an excuse to binge on fattening sweets.
		After eating chocolate for 15 days, participants displayed an average drop of 11.6 millimeters of mercy in systolic blood pressure (the top number in the reading), and an 8.5 millimeter-drop in their diastolic pressure (the bottom number).
		Dark chocolate, according to Corti, has more antioxidants per gram than other antioxidant-rich foods such as red wine, green tea and berry fruits.
	www.redorbit.com /news/health/337364/a_little_dark_chocolate_does_a_heart_good/index.html?source=r_health (600 words)

	Chocolate Deities: Chocolate Gods and Goddesses
		Chocolate Deities are Fine Quality Gourmet Handmade Chocolate that celebrate those gods and goddesses of love and luxury, joy and happiness, compassion, peace and serenity, healing, and fertility of the body and imagination.
		We have a Dark Chocolate Green Tara and a White Tara, a Milk Chocolate Green Tara and a White Tara, and a White Chocolate Green Tara and a White Tara.
		We have a Dark Chocolate Venus of Willendorf, a Milk Chocolate Venus of Willendorf, and a White Chocolate Venus of Willendorf.
	www.chocolatedeities.com /deities.php (1190 words)

	Chocolate Health Benefits - Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
		Dark chocolate has also recently been found to contain more than 3 times the amount of catechins as that found in tea.
		Chocolate is also a good source of copper and magnesium, which helps to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure.
		But rather, to benefit from eating chocolate, one should be eating dark chocolates that have a high percentage of cocoa content.
	www.yachanagourmet.com /health_benefits.htm (666 words)

	USATODAY.com - Studies show light, dark sides of milk, dark chocolate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		European researchers say eating milk chocolate, which is most commonly used in candy bars, does not raise antioxidant levels in the bloodstream.
		The researchers then gave chocolate bars to seven women and five men who were between 25 and 35 years old.
		After they ate dark chocolate bars, the antioxidant potential measured in their blood increased an average of 18% and remained elevated for three hours.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2003-08-27-dark-chocolate_x.htm (782 words)

	Dark Chocolate -Origin Chocolate -Single Origin Chocolate -Origin Candy -Varietal Chocolate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		The way it feels as it melts in your mouth, the satisfaction that comes from discovering its multiple flavor notes, the happiness that lingers after it is only a memory: these emotions are not coincidence.
		Select origin dark chocolates (sometimes called single origin, pure origin, or varietal) are those made from cocoa beans grown in a specific geographic area of the world.
		The worldâs finest select-origin, high-cocoa-content dark chocolates in delectably thin squares prove that not all chocolate is created equal.
	www.lakechamplainchocolates.com /Products.aspx?pn_deptid=415 (201 words)

	Eric's Chocolate Store Reviews
		MarieBelle's chocolates have fun designs, but the flavors did almost nothing for me. The Swiss chocolate is a thin shell around the fillings and contributed little to the taste.
		Nirvana Chocolates allows you to select their fresh Belgian chocolates on the web, and it is the first web site I have found with good pictures and descriptions of their pieces, so you can complete your order without guesswork.
		Saratoga Chocolates makes a great appearance, with the pretty pieces you see to the right, but the flavors did not move me. Some pieces seemed dry and not sweet enough to me. The caramels were nice, and the peanut had a nice balance with the milk chocolate.
	www.mv.com /ipusers/arcade/chocolat.htm (10704 words)

	Dark Chocolate -Health Benefits of Chocolate -High Cocoa Content Dark Chocolates
		And dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, which are antioxidants that keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries.
		Chocolate contains essential trace elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as the vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E. Dark chocolate is the highest natural source of magnesium, which protects against hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.
		Studies suggest that dark chocolate may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels — it won't raise bad cholesterol (LDL), and because cocoa butter contains oleic (a mono-unsaturated fat) it may even raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels.
	www.lakechamplainchocolates.com /dark_chocolate.aspx (280 words)

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		Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a two-week period have been found to help the blood vessels to better dilate, according to a recent study.
		Dark chocolate has been found to have more flavonoids than any food tested so far, including blueberries, red wine and fl and green teas.
		Because the standard manufacturing of chocolate eliminates as much as half of its flavonoids, some firms have lowered heat and alkalization that preserves up to 95 percent of chocolate flavonoids.
	www.mercola.com /2004/jun/16/chocolate_health.htm (868 words)

	Two Ounces of Daily Dark Chocolate Mitigates Smokers' Heart Risks - CME Teaching Brief® - MedPage Today
		Two hours after eating dark chocolate, the smokers shear stress dependent platelet function was reduced from 5.0 (0.6)% to 3.2 (0.4)%, p=0.03 versus baseline).
		Neither type of chocolate affected glyceryl trinitrate-induced vasodilation (dark chocolate, 9.0 [1.6)] vs. 7.3 [1.0]%, p=0.16, and white chocolate, 8.7 [0.8]% vs. 8.4 [1.0], p=0.43), the authors reported.
		The authors from this latest study noted that while the data continues to support the cardiovascular benefits of consuming flavonol-rich dark chocolate, there is also concern regarding the risks that commercial chocolate could have in increasing cardiovascular risk factors such as elevating glucose, lipids, and body weight.
	www.medpagetoday.com /PrimaryCare/Smoking/tb/2360 (866 words)

	Dark Chocolate Capsules - Enjoy the Cardiovascular and Health Benefits - Frequently Asked Questions
		Dark Chocolate Capsules (TM) are formulated with a specially processed, flavonoid rich cocoa extract that gives you all the benefits of dark chocolate without the added sugar, fat, dairy products, and extra calories found in dark chocolate candy or other desserts.
		Dark chocolate is derived from the plant (Theobroma cacao), which is a rich source of flavonoids.
		Most studies have concluded that there is a positive health benefit in the consumption of consuming dark chocolate, however, it is recommended that dark chocolate be consumed in modest amounts due to the added sugar, calories and fat attributed to dark chocolate.
	www.darkchocolatecapsules.com /faqs.asp (1077 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Dark chocolate may be healthier
		Dark chocolate may be healthier than milk chocolate, according to a team of scientists.
		They found that volunteers had to consume twice as much milk chocolate as dark chocolate to obtain the same amount of antioxidants.
		Dark chocolate was found to boost blood antioxidant levels by nearly 20%.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/3185363.stm (460 words)

	Dark Chocolate, Blood Pressure Prevention? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids due to their high cocoa content, but white chocolate contains no cocoa, and, therefore, no flavonoids.
		The participants ate a daily dose of dark chocolate for 15 days, followed by a seven-day no-chocolate phase, and then ate the white chocolate for another 15 days.
		Researchers found that blood sugar metabolism was significantly improved after the dark chocolate phase, as evidenced by reduced insulin resistance and higher insulin sensitivity.
	www.onhealth.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56036 (604 words)

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