The Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate: A Nutritionist’s Take

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.“About 380 known chemical substances have been described in cocoa, and among them are the phenolic phytochemicals, which have been intensively investigated for their ,” says nutritionist . “Moreover, in some studies it has been observed that pure cocoa contains much higher levels of total phenolics and has a higher antioxidant activity than black tea and .” Good to know!Parada suggests looking out for chocolate with a cocoa content equal to or greater than 75%—bearing in mind that most standard chocolate bars contain less than 40%, it’s important to check the label: “Certain chocolates, even if they contain a high percentage of cocoa, also include other types of ingredients that we do not want, such as sweeteners, flavorings, or high levels of sugar.”Use dark chocolate in chunks in homemade pancakes, or eat with nuts as a healthy snack.

Of course, it is important to consume it in moderation—no more than an ounce of dark chocolate (with more than 75% cocoa) per day.This article first appeared in .By signing up you agree to our (including the ), our and to receive marketing and account-related emails from Glamour.

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