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Quality dark chocolate should contain minimal ingredients with cocoa listed first, avoiding unnecessary additives like high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.

Pre-menopausal women demonstrate blunted blood pressure responses to sodium intake compared to men, but hypertension risk reverses after age 60.

Multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrate that 30-50 grams daily pecan consumption improves lipid profiles, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory markers without adverse weight effects.

The article presents evidence suggesting cardiovascular risk may correlate more strongly with inflammatory processes than cholesterol levels, recommending CRP monitoring alongside comprehensive biomarker assessment and lifestyle modifications targeting inflammation reduction through carbohydrate restriction.

Substituting 10 grams of butter a day with an equal amount of plant-based oil was associated with an estimated 17% reduction in overall mortality and a 17% reduction in cancer mortality.