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Dark Chocolate
Perhaps you’ve heard of how cacao beans work wonders
with their magical endorphin-boosting properties. Dark
chocolate, preferably with over 70% cacao bean content,
lowers blood pressure and cholesterol with its cancerfighting antioxidant properties as well. This delicious,
velvety treat adored by children and adults alike also
contains minute amounts of Theobromine, a natural
stimulant which helps your child to focus, and even
functions as a suppressant for chronic coughing.
Vanessa: It is true that dark chocolate contains theobromine,
caffeine (both stimulants) and several antioxidants, but it
also contains sugar and saturated fat. Too much of it could
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