Can Chocolate , Be a Part of a Healthy Diet? .
Have you ever wondered if chocolate can be included in a well-balanced diet?.
The answer is yes, but it
depends. Here's how to keep
chocolate as healthy as possible:.
Keep
it Dark.
Experts say milk chocolate lacks
cacao, which contains
antioxidants called flavanols.
Even the highest quality milk
chocolate bars won't contain much
more than 27 percent cacao.
Remember, the darker the chocolate,
the higher the cacao.
Quality
Over
Quantity.
Experts say purchasing quality chocolate is much like buying top-shelf wine.
Experts say purchasing quality chocolate is much like buying top-shelf wine.
Pay attention to its origins and
be mindful of the ingredients.
The skill and mastery of the chocolate maker can help transform even a 100 percent cacao bar into something
rich and creamy... , Megan Giller, author “Bean-to-Bar Chocolate:
America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution,” via 'Yahoo! News'.
Mindful
Enjoyment.
Chocolate aficionados say the
flavors of a quality bar negate
the need for large portions.
Put a small piece in your mouth, chew a couple of times, but mostly let it melt over your tongue. , Michael Laiskonis, chef and director
Chocolate Lab at the Institute of Culinary Education, via 'Yahoo! News'