Thanks to dark chocolate‘s content of beneficial compounds like polyphenols, flavanols, and catechins, it’s often hailed as a health food (1). In fact, it has been linked to a number of health ...

Share on Pinterest A new observational study concludes that dark chocolate, compared to milk chocolate, could help lower type 2 diabetes risk by 21%. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images A new study ...

There are few things more universal than a sweet tooth. Whether it’s a warm cookie after dinner, a popsicle on a summer afternoon or a handful of candy to get you through the work day, most of us find ...

Downing a smooth, sweet morsel of chocolate may feel like the ultimate indulgence, but did you know that certain compounds in dark chocolate could actually be good for your heart? Yes, you read that ...

Update, February 15, 2023: Since this article was published, Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars for levels of lead and cadmium, including those below reviewed for taste. Of those, only ...

When compared with milk chocolate, dark chocolate is typically lower in sugar and richer in flavonols—antioxidants that help protect the heart and brain—two reasons why dark chocolate has often been ...