Chocolate may protect the brain and heart

Eating high levels of chocolate could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a review of previous research. But the researchers warned that excessive consumption would result in other illnesses.

The analysis, conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge, compared the risk to the brain and heart in groups of people who reported eating low levels of chocolate, fewer than two bars per week, with those eating high levels - more than two bars per week.

It showed that the "highest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke compared with the lowest levels".

"Lots of chocolate = obesity = heart problems + diabetes"

Said the fat man

The health benefits are primarily related to dark chocolate low in cocoa butter and sugar levels. This comes from a Harvard study:

So there is a body of evidence that moderate consumption of the right type of chocolate is actually good for you