4 Rules for Choosing Healthier Chocolate

In this video, learn how to pick out healthier chocolate options at the store for nutritional benefits.

Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Updated on November 30, 2023

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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.

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