How is dark chocolate good for one's health?

Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease. read more

Dark chocolate -- but not milk chocolate or dark chocolate eaten with milk -- is a potent antioxidant, report Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues. read more

The higher the percentage, the greater the potential health benefits of dark chocolate. The addition of whole almonds to a high-percentage dark chocolate bar can be an added health booster, but watch out for unhealthy additions like marshmallows and caramel. read more