Researchers have found in a recent study that consuming five servings of dark chocolate a week is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
A study conducted by US researchers said that although more clinical trials are needed to confirm the results. But there is strong evidence that eating five servings of dark chocolate per week, or five chocolate bars a week, can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Chocolate contains high levels of flavanols (natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables) that have been shown to promote heart health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that people who ate at least five servings of any type of chocolate a week had a significantly 10 percent lower rate of type 2 diabetes than those who rarely or never ate chocolate.
