For the past few months my blood pressure has been fine ranging from as low as 114/65 to 132/68 mostly in the 120's over 60's. Then several days ago it registered as high as 158/81 and several other readings in the 140's. I have long suspected that chocolate affected my blood pressure. Yes, I did have several chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and a luscious piece of chocolate cake. In the past I noticed a spike in my BP after drinking hot chocolate or eating chocolate candy. Today, 4 days after the chocolate incident, my BP is 126/71. I am now convinced that chocolate and I don't agree. Although I don't consider myself a nervous person, I have noticed that Resperate does have a calming effect on me. I am 71 years old and unfortunately hit a deer while driving home recently. (I'm fine but the car sustained minor damage). When I got back in the car to drive home I thought "Gee you are really calm. Your heart isn't even racing." I consider that an added benefit of Resperate.

Was thinking that it's not the chocolate but the fat and (refined) sugar in the candy, cookies, and hot chocolate. As a general rule I think the less salt, saturated fats, and refined sugars we consume the better. Good luck.