Can chocolate, of all things, really be good for you? The scientists say yes. Now, at last, one book pulls all the information together for you. Some of the incredible recent findings you'll learn about in Chocolate Unwrapped: Dark chocolate has twice the heart-protecting effect of red wine and four times that of green tea. Volunteers who ate the equivalent of a chocolate bar a day had greatly improved cholesterol levels. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a natural opiate that is produced by people's brains when they are falling in love, causing feelings of happiness and contentment. A study of 3,000 schoolchildren found that chocolate does not cause cavities. Chocolate has antioxidants in it that protect against cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, arthritis, asthma, and inflammation. Chocolate Unwrapped includes recipes providing a multitude of healthy ways to eat chocolate, and a comprehensive list of resources showing where to find the best-quality chocolates in the world.

All this and more makes Chocolate Unwrapped a book that will change the lives of chocoholics everywhere. Book jacket.