What amount of chocolate per day is healthy eating?

According to researchers, 6.7 grams of dark chocolate per day -- a bit less than half a bar a week -- represents the ideal amount for a protective effect against inflammation and cardiovascular disease. read more

A study of nearly 20,000 people, followed over a period of eight years, concluded that those who ate an average of 6 grams (0.2 ounces) of chocolate per day had a 39 percent lower risk of heart attack or stroke. That’s a very small amount of chocolate, perhaps only half a single square of a typical 100-gram dark chocolate bar. read more

Since dark chocolate is higher in flavonoids, it offers the greatest health benefits. Most experts agree that the recommended "dose" of dark chocolate is approximately 30g to 60g/day (roughly 1 to 2 ounces). read more