Can Chocolate Protect You Against Diabetes?

Can chocolate be good for you? A study published this week in the Journal of Nutrition has shown that a diet containing high levels of flavonoids can help protect against diabetes. Flavonoids are found in foods such as dark chocolate, tea, berries, and red wine.

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