Protect against chronic diseases and improve general health -- foods to include in your diet.
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8. Dark chocolate
Here's a good excuse to indulge in chocolate now and then -- just make sure that it's the dark variety! Dark chocolate contains polyphenols for lower blood pressure and more flexible blood vessels. In a 2008 study by the University of Aquila, participants were given 100g of dark chocolate per day and reported reduced blood pressure readings after 15 days.
