Thursday, August 15, 2013

The Healthy Choice: Dark Chocolate

When you come to Angora Ice, it can be very tempting to get something sweet. Instead of candies and sugary pastries, why don't you try some dark chocolate in your frozen yogurt? Surprisingly, researchers keep finding more and more health benefits to dark chocolate.

First, the flavonoids in the chocolate promote healthy circulation and helps prevent against Type 2 Diabetes. Also, small amounts of dark chocolate can help lower pressure. It is also high in vitamins and minerals, like potassium, copper, magnesium and iron. Additionally, dark chocolate contains theobromine, which hardens tooth enamel and prevents tooth cavities. Lastly, dark chocolate is high in antioxidants.

Besides being healthy, dark chocolate mixes well with other healthy things! Try it with a fruit like strawberries or bananas--or both! So next time you come into Angora Ice and are craving something sweet, add dark chocolate instead.

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