Dark chocolate may help you finish that crossword puzzle as well as protect your heart, according to research from the University of Oxford, Norway. More than 2,000 people ages 70 to 74 underwent a battery of cognitive tests. Those who consumed chocolate and other flavonoid (powerful antioxidants)-containing foods had significantly higher test scores that those who did not. Prior studies link a high flavonoid intake with lower dementia risk. “Keep in mind this refers to the dark chocolate only, not milk chocolate,” Santora says. These same flavonoids may also protect your cardiovascular system. Cleveland Clinic recommends enjoying one ounce of dark chocolate a few times a week and including other flavonoid-rich foods such as apples, tea, onions and cranberries in your diet.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:45:59 +0000
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