Is chocolate good for you?

I’ve heard that chocolate is good for you as it’s high in antioxidants. Is this true?

Is chocolate good for you?

>> Dark chocolate is your best choice — since it is the sugar, dairy, and other additives that change chocolate from healthy into a junk food.

Held in high regard by the Aztecs, raw cacao beans were used as currency — it has been eaten for celebrations, rituals and for vitality since ancient times.

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