Is Chocolate Really Good For You?
The makers of M&Ms and Snickers say that they have developed candy bars that they say "promote heart health" and "lowers cholesterol."
One such product is called "Cocoa Via". The nutrionist and spokesperson for the candy company, Dr. Kris Clark, says it has health benefits because of two ingredients: plant sterols, which she says has been shown to lower cholesterol; and the second ingredient, cocoa flavinols, which she says has been shown to improve cardiovascular circulation.
Though it has also been reported by a highly reputable and unbiased outside scientist and nutritionist that these claims are getting ahead of the science.
In addition, to get these proclaimed benefits you need to eat two bars a day. Considering that each contains between 160-280 calories, you might want to think twice about the ramifications of adding these extra calories to your diet.
Nutrition news by Eat Well to Be Well.
One such product is called "Cocoa Via". The nutrionist and spokesperson for the candy company, Dr. Kris Clark, says it has health benefits because of two ingredients: plant sterols, which she says has been shown to lower cholesterol; and the second ingredient, cocoa flavinols, which she says has been shown to improve cardiovascular circulation.
Though it has also been reported by a highly reputable and unbiased outside scientist and nutritionist that these claims are getting ahead of the science.
In addition, to get these proclaimed benefits you need to eat two bars a day. Considering that each contains between 160-280 calories, you might want to think twice about the ramifications of adding these extra calories to your diet.
Nutrition news by Eat Well to Be Well.
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