With more antioxidant activity than Acai, Pomegranate, and Blueberries; Cocoa is a ‘superfruit’.

Flavanols in dark chocolate can reduce the resistance of blood flow in the arteries; thereby lowering blood pressure.

Dark Chocolate significantly reduces oxidized LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. 

Consequently, much less cholesterol can lodge in the arteries; resulting in a lower risk of heart disease.

Dark Chocolate contains polyphenols which improve insulin sensitivity. This, in turn, helps control blood sugar – and may delay or prevent the onset of diabetes.

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