Yes, it’s time to talk about chocolate again. Why not? The research (“A Heart Benefit for Chocolate”) just gets more appetizing. These results come after an 8-year study. Another New York Times reporter chimed in and wrote, “Chocolate as Health Food.” Now we’re talking. It doesn’t take too much searching in my blog to uncover my sweet tooth and my special area of expertise: Dark Chocolate!

Sure there are numerous obesity studies that want to slam into the chocolate debate and turn it into a debacle, but I stand firm in my belief that the healing powers of chocolate, whether after a heart attack or in general, are worth further research. This study spells it out simply: “The more chocolate consumed, the lower the risk for death.” That’s an impressive piece of information.

Of course, other factors play a significant role, but the flavonoid discussion is far from over. We’re not talking about overindulgence; rather a simple pleasure. Eating a box of anything or consuming a bag of scooped sweets will not stop additional factors that could be in play and create a less heart-healthy situation.

In the meantime, exercise, watch your cholesterol, and enjoy the continuing chocolate research.

Go for the gold.