Health Benefits and Educational Information   What are
antioxidants?  Antioxidants are chemicals that prevent the
oxidation of other compounds.  To simplify this, think of a
water line that begins to develop rust on the inside.  Over
time, this rust will continue to build up in the line until
little or no water can flow through.  Then, you add rust remover
to the water line and it begins to remove the build up, therfore
increasing the flow.  Think of your arteries as the water line,
and the antioxidants as the rust remover.    Polyphenols are the
main category of plant derived antioxidants.  There are many
subclasses of polyphenols which includes flavonoids, which also
has subclasses.  Among them are flavanols which contain the
powerful catechin and epicatechin.  Epicatechin (considered to
be the most beneficial antioxidant) is heavily absorbed after
the consumption of flavonoid rich chocolate.  
                        Are all dark chocolates created
equally?     Not all dark chocolates are the same.  Since