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Chocolate and your blood pressure

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Indulging in dark chocolate may help with hypertension as the flavonoids in the chocolate help keep your arteries flexible which prevents the increase in pressure that comes with stiffer blood vessels. Other sources of flavonoids include tea, wine and vegetables.


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