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Dark chocolate is indeed good for you. Surprised? I know I was somewhat surprised. I mean, it’s chocolate, dark or not I’d assume that it is about as good for you as a any other candy bar. Apparently I was wrong, according to an article that was recently posted on Yahoo news titled “25 ridiculously healthy foods” dark chocolate made #25. Here’s the part about dark chocolate:

“25. Dark chocolate
Thank you, dark chocolate, for making us feel good—not guilty—about dessert. Dark chocolate is filled with flavonoid antioxidants (more than three times the amount in milk chocolate) that keep blood platelets from sticking together and may even unclog your arteries.It may also help with weight loss by keeping you feeling full, according to a study from Denmark. Researchers gave 16 participants 100 g of either dark or milk chocolate and two hours later offered them pizza. Those who consumed the dark chocolate ate 15 percent fewer calories than those who had milk chocolate, and they were less interested in fatty, salty and sugary foods.

Try a chocolate with 70 percent or more cocoa. Two tablespoons of dark chocolate chips with fresh berries as a midafternoon snack or after-dinner dessert should give you some of the heart-healthy benefits without busting your calorie budget.”

You can read about what other 24 foods made this lis by following this link: 25 Healthy Foods

Of course one must always keep in mind the fact that while theoretically the foods listed in that article are good, the reality may not always be that way. But that is a subject for a later date.