Most news reports on the health benefits of chocolate refer to the actual cacao bean, but that bean undergoes major changes before it becomes a Twix bar. Most commercially processed chocolate is full of added sugar and extra calories. To pick a healthier chocolate bar at the grocery store, follow the four guidelines in this video.
References
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FoodData Central. (2020). Green & Black’s, organic dark 70% chocolate. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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