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Dark chocolate is not just the stuff of my dreams, but it turns out to be good for me too! Dark chocolate is full of anti-oxidant polyphenols that guard the heart from disease by reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol. Studies show that eating 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate raised blood polyphenols by 20%. Milk chocolate had no beneficial result. Another study compared the results of eating 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate to white chocolate. Dark chocolated correlated with a drop in blood pressure. White chocolate had no effect.

Try this recipe from our dessert archive to improve your health :-D :

Temple of Concord Chocolate Dessert Recipe

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art22414.asp

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Here's the latest article from the Italian Food site at BellaOnline.com.

Smoked Salmon Roma Pasta Recipe
This quick pasta dish has a fresh, light sauce that exemplifies the healthy Mediterranean diet.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44905.asp

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Italian Spinach and Apple Soup Recipe
This soup is surprisingly hearty and refreshing. The flavors of spinach and apple compliment each other perfectly.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44735.asp

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Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Coriander Recipe
Using roasted peppers imparts a delicious, intense flavor. The red and green colors bring colors reminiscent of the Italian flag.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44682.asp

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Paula Laurita, Italian Food Editor
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