Take a close look at the ingredient list the next time you buy a candy bar. As a general rule, if cocoa butter is listed as one of the only fats, the candy is typically less likely than others to contain fats that contribute to high cholesterol. Ariz. February, 2001.
Chocolate is in the news as a heart-healthy food.
According to the February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, two recent studies have found that some chocolate products contain high levels of antioxidant flavonoids. Good news for chocolate lovers these flavonoids may help protect arteries and prevent heart disease. And if you like dark chocolate, the news is even better. The darker the chocolate, the higher it s likely to be in flavonoids. However, the studies didn t address how much chocolate you need to eat to achieve heart benefits.