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The Heart Health Myths of Valentine's Day Chocolate

This chapter delves into the health implications of chocolate, especially around Valentine's Day, focusing on FDA findings about high-flavanol cocoa powder and its actual cardiovascular benefits. It critically examines the exaggeration of these benefits in commercial chocolate, highlighting that many popular varieties are not as heart-healthy as claimed.

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