Is Chocolate good for you?

The healthiness of chocolate is debated about as much as is coffee!

Is it possible to include chocolate as a part of a healthy diet?

Absolutely!

HOWEVER, there are some guidelines you will need to follow to keep or achieve a fit body:

1. The chocolate must be DARK. Dark chocolate contains far more cocoa than milk chocolate (or other kinds of chocolate). And cocoa is packed with antioxidants and flavoniods (flavoniods keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries).

2. Look for a high percentage of cacao (the bean from which chocolate is derived). Over 70% is good, just keep in mind that most of the rest of the chocolate (whatever is not cacao) will be comprised of sugar.

3. A little is good, a lot is bad! Chocolate is good for you in small quantities, but watch it! The carbs from the sugar will elevate your insulin levels, leading to stored fat if you over do it. Just have a piece, and make it last!

4. You can get your chocolate fix and the health benefits without the sugar! Try a cup of unsweetened cocoa, and add stevia powder (0g of carbs) to sweeten it. Yum!

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