Women are natural born Chocoholics, and their longevity
Secret-is craving….. CHOCOLATE  

There have been many studies linking cocoa with health benefits. The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will of course be the most beneficial. The following are a list of a few health benefits we found:

Heart - Phytochemicals called flavonoids that are found in cocoa have two positive effects. One, the antioxidants block arterial damage caused by free radicals. These unstable molecules (free radicals) may damage the arterial walls by blocking the artery wall lining. The second indicates, that chocolate inhibit platelet aggregation which could cause a heart attack or stroke.

There have also been studies indicating that cocoa flavonoids relax the blood vessels which inhibit an enzyme that causes inflammation.

General Health

Antioxidants - Flavonoids and the subgroup called catechins are found in dark chocolate at four times the amount that is found in green tea. Antioxidants block the free radicals that are breakdown normal cell reproduction.

Dark chocolate 60% + provides the most antioxidants per weight than:
Dark chocolate 50g =300 mg Polyphenals
Green Tea 240 ml =400 mg Polyphenals
Wine 140 ml =170 mg Polyphenals
Depression - Phenylethlamines found in chocolate act as a mood altering mild aphrodisiac.