Posted on 09/14/2011 4:25:41 PM PDT by Para-Ord.45
Scientists found that small amounts of dark chocolate may improve health in a similar way to exercise.
The researchers focused on the mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses in cells that generate energy, and discovered that a plant compound found in chocolate, called epicatechin, appeared to stimulate the same muscle response as vigorous activity.
''Aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling, is known to increase the number of mitochondria in muscle cells. Our study has found that epicatechin seems to bring about the same response - particularly in the heart and skeletal muscles.''
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
[[[Snicker]]] Well, I would live without demanding bitter types of goodies. Twix you and me, I want the sweet kind. ;^)
Oh, you ARE Mounds of Joy! My planet’s in the Milky Way, too, and you can Nestle me as often as you like, so long as you don’t Crunch too hard or get Nekko. But if it’s Good and Plenty you’re after, and you really want to Skor, I might be a good little Kit Kat and let you M&Mmmm. I’m getting all Butterfingers, so I’d better Skittle on out of here!
You’re making me melt :-) If you’d like to meet me After Eight, you could go Lady Godiva on me and show me your Bon-Bons. I’d be Forever Yours ;-)
Oh, get a thread, you two...
;-)
I know just the place...
Oh, no! It’s Nutrageous! I’ve used up all my candy. Okay, you’ve got me down, and you win the Fifteenth Annual Dark Chocolate Dove Award filled with little Hershey’s Kisses. After all, what can I do with leftover Starbursts and Twizzlers? And if I go with Push Pops... well, you know, Baby Ruth’d be on her way.
You’re wonderful, Joe! I’ve laughed so hard tonight, I’m hurting (and melting)!
Only, “for now”...
:-*
...who would travel any rocky road to be with you ;-)
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