If you’re a dark chocolate lover like me, this is great news. Of course, we always “knew” this in our hearts! Take a look at the Fitness Magazine report cited by The Olympian to see what other foods are included. I like all the rest. Hope you do.

Foods help fight heart disease
Gannett News Service via The Olympian

Consuming these powerhouses regularly might reduce your risk of heart disease by more than 75 percent, from the editors of Fitness Magazine.

Dark chocolate
3.5 ounces per day reduces risk by 21 percent.
The flavonoids in chocolate prevent clogged arteries by raising levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol, which helps remove bad LDL cholesterol particles from the bloodstream. The only problem: The prescribed 3.5-ounce daily serving provides a hefty 531 calories. Thankfully, other studies show that just 1.6 ounces (a diet-friendly 240 calories' worth) might be enough. Look for chocolate with at least 60 percent cocoa -- the darker it is, the more flavonoids it contains. More...

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