Benefits of having a healthy relationship with chocolate
Whether it's on top of ice cream, filled with peanut butter or inside a cookie, sweet chocolate is how many people satisfy a sweet tooth. Stirring the souls of chocolate lovers is cutting-edge research demonstrating the health benefits of chocolate. But is this research true? Small amounts of dark chocolate are beneficial — but it's not intended to be a daily component of your eating plan. But first, not just any chocolate is healthy For chocolate to come with health benefits, it must be 70% cacao or higher, and low in sugar. A milk chocolate bar may contain as little as 10% cacao, while a dark chocolate bar could contain up to 90%. Dark chocolate has about half the sugar of milk chocolate, making it more satisfying (meaning you eat less of it). In addition, the added sugar in milk chocolate can mask other flavors and leave you craving more. Dark chocolate also has more fiber and minerals than milk chocolate. And the benefits don't stop there. Chocolate is a good source ...