Proven benefits of chocolate
C hocolate is the ultimate comfort food, a sure-fire stand-by in times of stress, a reliable source of consolation when life has let us down, and a mood-enhancer and romance-inducer in more positive circumstances. But is it at all healthy? Chocolate is made from tropical Theobroma cacao tree seeds and its earliest use dates back to the Olmec civilization in . Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease. 1. Very Nutritious : If you buy quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, then it is actually quite nutritious. It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains 11 grams of fiber. 67% of the RDA for Iron. 58% of the RDA for Magnesium. 89% of the RDA for Copper. 98% of the RDA for Manganese · ...