Herbalist Dr MziziMkavu
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Dark Chocolate (Cacao) is a refined product made from cacao beans. It needs to be at least 80% cacao in order to receive all the requisite health benefits of dark chocolate and be considered a super food.
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate:
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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate:
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
*Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Dark Chocolate, and may not necessarily be related to Dark Chocolate.
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