Foods to keep you healthy: Please read for good health

July 27, 2008 Parade.com page 8 :-

Coffee: Among its remarkable benefits, new research shows, coffee may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart attack, gallstones,Parkingson's disease,kidney stones, and cirrhosis. One caveat is that black coffee may lead to thinner bones, especially in women, but the simple solution is to add milk to your coffee.

Chocolate: Dark chocolate, which contains at least 70% cocoa, has proven health benefits. It contains less sugar than white or milk chocolate and is a rich source of health promoting compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoid antioxidants (similar to those found in green tea). A small intake of dark chocolate may reduce the risk of the blood clots that cause heart attack or stroke and may lower blood pressure. Chocolate also can lift your mood and give you a boost of energy. Moderation - no more than 2 and half ounces a day,please.