Dark chocolate and health: Motives for enjoying dark chocolate

In contrast to milk chocolate, dark chocolate does not have any milk or butter in its ingredients.Dark chocolate that hasn't had any sugar added to it is called "bitter" or "unsweetened." Like its milk and white counterparts, dark chocolate is frequently found in chocolate bars and confectionary coatings. Dark chocolate contains the phytonutrient flavonoids, which are antioxidants that may have a role in cancer prevention and heart health. A Food Network nutritionist and author has suggested that a chemical called theobromine, which is contained in the cacao plant (from which chocolate is made), may help reduce inflammation and blood pressure. One of the most often proclaimed benefits of dark chocolate is the possible effect it may play in improving heart health.