But is chocolate on the list? Is dark chocolate good for you? You may have heard about the health benefits of nibbling on a dark chocolate bar, which tastes bitter and slightly sweet. Here's what ...

We may feel that eating chocolate is good for the soul – but did you know that those feelings are real and backed by science? Eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can improve mood and ...

Now, there’s this. A review of over 30 studies just published in Nutrients found that people who ate a small amount of dark ...

According to the experts, a good dark chocolate should contain at least 70 per cent cocoa solids to deliver the desired chocolate hit, but chocolate made from 100 per cent cocoa solids is ...

Various research studies have found that moderate chocolate consumption may have heart benefits. But dark chocolate often sticks out as the best choice. Dark chocolate generally contains less ...

Chocolate contains some protein and a few minerals. Plain and dark chocolate, especially, are a good source of iron and magnesium,' says Dr Sarah Schenker, nutrition scientist at the British ...

She adds that the flavanols found in good-quality milk or dark chocolate may even benefit your blood pressure. Polyphenols present in the food can also have health benefits. “Chocolate could say ...

So although chocolate does have the potential to be good for our health, we only need a small dose, with a high cocoa content. 7-10 grams, or roughly the equivalent of 2 squares of dark chocolate ...