Chocolate makes life sweeter. It’s prized for both its luscious taste, and health benefits for the mind and body. You can bite into it, melt it, drink it or bake with it for a rich delectable treat.

Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004, and has worked in a wide variety of settings. She earned ...

Dark chocolate is more than just a sweet treat it is a delicious way to support your overall health when chosen wisely. Unlike milk chocolate it contains a higher concentration of cocoa which is rich ...

As an interventional and general cardiologist, I encounter patients who are curious about the effects of their diet on heart health year-round. But with February marking American Heart Month and the ...

Chocolate, The word itself gives us a sense of unhealthy food due to the excessive sugars in it. But what does chocolate really mean? Chocolate is not always the sugar-added product. Chocolate is ...

“You’re really snarfing down that chocolate,” the young woman said. “I read an article that said chocolate is good for your health,” her friend noted. “I’m eating as much as I can.” I was sitting at a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. While some studies suggest eating chocolate benefits ...

Healthy dessert may sound like an oxymoron, but it turns out there are plenty of foods that can help you get your sweet fix in a healthy way. But is chocolate on the list? Is dark chocolate good for ...

The semi-bitter dark chocolate is often touted as a healthier alternative to its sweeter counterpart, milk chocolate. However, recent studies suggest that consuming it might not just be okay—it could ...