It's more
than wishful thinking — chocolate can be good for you. Studies show that eating
chocolate, primarily dark chocolate, may contribute to improved cardiovascular
health. Packed with natural antioxidants, dark chocolate and cocoa sit in the
same good-for-you category as green tea and blueberries. That's because
chocolate comes from cacao beans (or cocoa beans), which grow on the cacao tree
and are full of natural plant nutrients. Most of the studies to date highlight
dark chocolate's health values because it has the highest percentage of cocoa
solids, therefore more flavanol antioxidants.