Friday, October 4, 2013

In the News--Chocolate may Help Keep Brain Healthy



If you want an excuse to drink two cups of hot chocolate a day, check out this article at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130807204447.htm
These researchers had 60 people drink two cups of hot chocolate each day for 30 days.  At the beginning of the study 18% of the participants were found to have decreased blood flow to their brains, but none had been diagnosed with dementia.  Then the participants were tested for memory and thinking skills using both computer programs and ultrasound tests.  At the end of the test, the 18% who had decreased blood flow saw a 8.3% improvement.  Those participants who had normal flow continued to show a normal blood flow.
If you want to use this study as a rationalization for drinking two cups of hot chocolate, remember this warm, yummy comfort drink can add on the sugar and fat calories so fit it into your food lifestyle. 

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