Gourmet Chocolate Heart Healthy

Small amounts of gourmet chocolate can lower blood pressure and may reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a study publisher in the European Heart Journal.

The authors of the study assessed 19,357 people, who were 35 to 65 years old, and they evaluated their chocolate consumption for a period of 10 years.

The research found that those who ate the most chocolate – an average of 7.5 grams a day – had lower blood pressure and a 39% lower risk of having a heart attack or stroke compared to those who ate the least amount – an average of 1.7 grams of chocolate a day.

Gourmet chocolate can lower your blood pressure and is good for your heart. Enjoy it for health sake.