Almost everyone loves chocolate. Many people eat it as a “guilty pleasure”—something that tastes great but isn’t great for you. They know they really shouldn’t be eating candy, but they don’t want to give up something so delicious.
If you’re a chocolate lover, you can enjoy your treat guilt-free. Chocolate has actually been shown to have some health benefits. But to ensure that your chocolate does more good than harm, you’ll need to make sure that you’re choosing the right type.
So how can chocolate benefit your health? And what should you watch out for when you’re choosing a chocolate treat?