If you like dark chocolate, this is  the best medical news in ages. Studies in two prestigious scientific journals say dark chocolate -- but not white chocolate or milk chocolate -- is good for you.

Dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant and lowers high blood pressure (Antioxidants gobble up free radicals, destructive molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments).

According to the study: "Our findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate."

So, Don't even think of washing it down with milk. And if health is your excuse for eating chocolate, remember the word "moderate" as you nibble. I am not giving you a  license to go on a chocolate binge. Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure -- if you've reached a certain age and have mild high blood pressure, say the researchers. But you have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.

So you may want to get your sweetie some chocolate that is on the dark side. Or perhaps you should hint that you would like some yourself. Or hell, just pick up a bar for yourself if you've got that chocolate craving.

Me, I am not a fan of the dark chocolate.

 Unless this cutie counts!

So I will just have to continue to eat other antioxidents. More on that another day!