False. Since the antioxidant effects of cocoa were discovered, there has been over a decade of research on the health benefits of dark chocolate. Cocoa is high in bitter tasting flavonoids which are the prime source of these antioxidants. Most chocolate manufacturers extract these bitter flavonoids in order to improve taste. However, there are no labeling law requirements to inform the consumer of this. Sugar, which can reduce the benefits of cocoa, is also added to improve the taste. Therefore, while genuine dark chocolate has health benefits, chocolate that is simply labeled ‘dark’, does not necessarily have these benefits.
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Dorothy Palmer
Sr. Research Scientist
A cookie diet is simply a number of 'mini meals' that are in the shape of a cookie!
Source: http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200911/200911egger.pdf
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