It's not uncommon to see a smile on the face of someone who has
just been indulging in chocolate truffles. After all, this
delectable sweet can provide an instant sense of gratification,
and medical researchers are continuing to uncover how the food
affects the body. Whether you love bon-bons or simply can't get
enough of brownies, chocolate might be benefiting your body in
ways that you could've never imagined. From your heart to your
brain, this sweet food can do an abundance of good in your body
when eaten in moderation. Chocolate and Your Heart For years,
researchers have been looking into whether or not there is any
truth behind the assumption that chocolate can be beneficial to
the heart - one of the hardest working organs in the body. The
results of a study published in early 2012 revealed that there
may be more to eating hand dipped strawberries and chocolate
bars than previously thought - researchers from the Vanderbilt
Heart and Vascular Institute discovered that dark chocolate can
lower blood press