Chocoholics rejoice! Saw this on CNN.com:

(CNN) -- Valentine's Day is just hours away, and millions of people are anticipating decadent chocolate treats in celebration.

But there's no need to feel guilty if you indulge a bit. A growing body of research suggests chocolate may actually promote good health.

Cocoa beans contain polyphenols, the same powerful antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and red wine. These compounds are thought to prevent bad cholesterol from damaging arteries.

Dark chocolate contains even more antioxidants than milk chocolate. And both kinds contain a substance called PEA, the same chemical the brain produces when you fall in love.

But as with all good things, moderation is the key.

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

Answers

So there IS a God!

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

Chocolate also has the same effects on the brain that weed does, of course you have to eat like 100llbs of the stuff to get the effect of one joint.

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

I'm game to give it a go.

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

Mmmmm Chocolate...

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

Chocolate also helps prevent DVT (economy class syndrome)

-- Anonymous, February 12, 2002

Eating chocolate doesn't make you fat. It's the fat b@stard eating that fifth snickers of the day that is making themselves fat.

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

For non-Aussie residents, Snickers is a Marathon - or has it changed in the UK since I was last ashore? Sorry for the pedantry.

So that's red wine, chocolate and sex all supposed to be good for you. I expect to live to 100, then.

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Lucky you. And yes, it's been a snicker for ages in the UK.

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Bollox - always will be Marathon, and 'Starburst' will always be Opal Fruits...and M&Ms are just a modern version of Treats. Back off Brussels! :-)

Of course, the cost of long life therefore is being a spotty, lard-arsed, pissed ononist.

...I'm assured my telegram from the Queen then

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Aye, and a minute's silence when you finally kick the bucket.

But you're dead right about the names Bobby. I boycotted Mars products for 3 years when they ditched the Opal Fruits name (come on people, consumer power is the only power you have!!!) Starburst my arse. I only wish I was politically aware enough to protest against the great Snickers debacle as a young lad. I would have, but they tasted so good..... which goes a long way to explain my current girth.

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

'Star burst my arse'. Is that another headline in the tabloids?

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

I will remember that joke at the next formal dinner I go to :-D

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Do Snickers increase your girth like?

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Only the non-chocolate bits. ;-)

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Aye, they should mention that in the advertising campaign!

-- Anonymous, February 13, 2002

Oh - I thought it was a Careless Whisper.

-- Anonymous, February 14, 2002