Looks like pregnant women have gotten the go-ahead to indulge in one of life's greatest pleasures -- chocolate. The Philadelphia Inquirer, among other media outlets, reports on this new mandate to down more Cocoa Puffs, Hershey's and Cadbury's if you're "carrying":
More good news for pregnant woman: chocolate consumption may help reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy that's resolved only by delivering the child immediately.
It's long been known that chocolate can contribute to a healthy heart and reduce hypertension because it contains a chemical called theobromine, a natural blood vessel dialator and muscle relaxer...A Yale research study published in the May issue of Epidemiology tracked chocolate consumption in more than 2,000 woman during their first and third trimesters...Woman who ate the most chocolate...had a lower risk of preeclampsia, the study found.
Permission to gorge on Godiva almost makes me want to get knocked-up -- almost.
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