‘I eat dark chocolate’
‘I love dark chocolate! Not only is it delicious, but it is a source of polyphenols, which may improve artery elasticity and help lower blood pressure. When looking for the perfect dark chocolate, keep an eye out for at least 75 percent cocoa and then savor an ounce or two.’ — Cynthia Geyer, MD, a heart specialist and medical director of Canyon Ranch in Lenox
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