Chocolate: the new health food.

• Position: Your Life - Brief Article

For many women, chocolate cravings are a very real and very persistent companion. Yet, most diet-conscious females shy away from this beloved candy, feeling it will sabotage their healthy lifestyle. Fortunately for such people, the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports that there is room for a little chocolate in even the healthiest diets. What's more, there is mounting evidence that it may even be good for you.

Chocolate contains two antioxidants which are believed to have significant health benefits. Catechins, which are also found in tea, are thought to boost the immune system and prevent heart disease. Phenol, the antioxidant found in red wine, lowers the risk of heart disease. Chocolate contains four times more catechins than tea, and a 1.5-ounce serving of the popular sweet has as much phenol...