Dark chocolate and Blood pressure

Dark chocolate - All you need is two squares and you're set!
@roshand8 (1478)
Sri Lanka
August 21, 2008 7:22am CST
There's some evidence that the flavonoids in dark chocolate may help reduce blood pressure,but it doesn't mean we should start consuming pounds of it.Substituting small amounts for other dessert may be of some benefit. In terms of nutrition,the reduced sodium diet is still the gold standard for those with hypertension.Other important life style measure include exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.And be sure to keep stress levels in check.
6 responses
@ShellyB (5241)
• United States
22 Aug 08
I love dark chocolate :) So this is info I needed to know. Thanks, As for streess I have a daughter, I doubt my stress will ever go down.
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
22 Aug 08
Take it easy ShellyB have a good time.Keep healthy and cheers...
@ShellyB (5241)
• United States
22 Aug 08
This reminds me that I have peanuts m&ms and that somewhere there are some dark chocolate m&ms too. I am trying to relax, cheers to you too.
• Philippines
22 Aug 08
Good thing I love white chocolate lol
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
22 Aug 08
Thanks God lol Thank you for sharing polaris Have fun and cheers..
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Hi roshand, thanks for sharing this!
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
22 Aug 08
My pleasure checapricorn and Thank you for sharing cheers..
@mayka123 (16604)
• India
21 Aug 08
Thanks a lot for the advice. I love dark chololate but already have very low blood pressure. So what do I do dear? Stop eating chocolates? too bad
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
22 Aug 08
I guess so..but having tiny piece of dark chocolate won't harm you,don't worry.Thanks for dropping by mayka Good day.Keep healthy have fun and cheers...
@sumiirajj (1983)
• India
21 Aug 08
Hi roshand8,good information you posted.Now a days most of the people get blood pressure bcoz of stress and strain they undergo in day to day life .so this is a useful information to everyone.thanks for sharing.have a nice day.
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
21 Aug 08
oh thank you sumiirajj and thank you for sharing cheers...
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
24 Oct 10
i feel i get refreshed after having my chocolates. And best remedy is Meditation, try breathing exercise, it will help you balance and handle hypertension.