Superfood of the Week: Dark Chocolate

Listen up, sweet tooth: Did you know that indulging in an ounce of dark chocolate a day is not only downright delicious, but also super healthy? To back up, dark chocolate gets its superfood status from its many disease-fighting antioxidants (called flavonoids), and the fact that it boasts 3 grams of fiber per 1 ounce serving. The darker the chocolate, the healthier it is, so aim for a cocoa content of at least 70% to get the biggest antioxidant bang for your buck. Dig in to dark chocolate with these three decadent, yet healthy, dessert recipes.
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition diet food superfood Source Type: blogs