Here's something some Cornell U folks say about cocoa containing
more antioxidants than red wine.
http://www.chocolate.org/health/antioxidants.html
PJ





On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:04:28 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
wrote:

Ignoramus14140 wrote:
:: In article , PJx wrote:
::: On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:22:16 GMT, Luna
::: wrote:
:::
:::: In article ,
:::: Ignoramus14140 wrote:
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::::: Given, some people may need to limit, say, pasta or potatoes, as
::::: I do, but it is a legitimate choice. Eating pasta and potatoes
::::: may be healthful for some people at some points. Whereas junk
::::: food always has negative value for everyone and is never
::::: healthful.
:::::
::::
:::: That's not entirely true. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate,
:::: has some health benefits.
:::
::: Then, by your definition, Chocolate is NOT junkfood.
::: PJ
:::
::
:: check this out
::
:: http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s047y.html
::
:: and let me know how many health benefits can be derived from this
:: food...

It provides fiber, protein, other nutrients, and energy to the human body.
It's not posionous and can bring pleasure and help sustain human function.
When used properly and without abuse, it is a useful food.