McLean, VA - February 9, 2012 – Good news! Giving your sweetheart a gift of dark chocolate on Valentine's Day is not only romantic, it's also heart-healthy!
According to Dr. Gary Kaplan, director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, “The research is clear: dark chocolate is chock-full of antioxidants that fight dangerous 'free radicals' in your body, and it also provides significant protection against cardiovascular disease."
The term “free radicals” refers to atoms that are missing electrons. These impaired atoms can interfere with the proper functioning of the cell membrane or DNA, and thus open the door to aging, cancer, and other diseases. Antioxidants, which are mostly supplied to the body through diet, can safely "defuse" free radicals.