By now the fact that chocolate is good for your health is old news. Many people have been advised of the positive effects that dark chocolate especially has on blood pressure numbers, and have since forth rejoiced in the pleasure of eating delicious chocolates as “medicine.”

What you may not have known is that the Kuna tribe from right here off the coast of Panama is partially responsible for all the excitement. Melanie Grimes reported for HealthNews.com that a Harvard University study of the Kuna tribe, which drinks 5 cups of cocoa everyday, has practically perfect blood pressure numbers and a lower occurance of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and diabetes.

From their studies, researchers have concluded that chocolate has a relaxing effect on blood vessels, increasing blood flow. This is because of the flavanoids, an antioxident found in chocolate.

As long as you are eating the cocoa, or rich dark chocolate without added ingredients such as massive amounts of milk or sugar, it just might be good for you health. Check out the full article from HealthNews.com here.

Take a trip to see the Kuna Indians and drink a cup of cocoa with them. It’s no Swiss Miss, that’s for sure, this is the real deal!