Should you eat dark chocolate every day? 
Dietitian Devon Peart, MHSc, BASc, RD, explains.
As with any sweet treat, moderation is key. “One misconception often is, ‘Well, dark chocolate is good for me, so I can have however much I want,’” Peart says. “There are some benefits to dark chocolate in terms of antioxidants, like the flavanols. But they’re not compelling enough that we would say you should definitely include this in your diet. Pound for pound, it’s a high-calorie food. It’s definitely something to enjoy in moderation.”
Peart recommends thinking about your dark chocolate consumption much like you would consider your consumption of nuts. Both are filling — meaning, you don’t have to eat as much to feel satisfied — and high in fat, so they are high calorie. You want to stick to smaller portions.
“That being said, the reason why I do often recommend dark chocolate as a good option for a snack or a treat is because it has a strong bitter flavor,” Peart says. “We don’t need a lot of chocolate to enjoy it.”
Because of this strong flavor, dark chocolate is admittedly an acquired taste. “When people first have it, they usually don’t like it,” Peart says. She recommends starting at a less-bitter dark chocolate and moving up. “Start by having 50% dark chocolate and then move up to 65% and then 70% and work your way up.”
Although there are some downsides, dark chocolate is overall a healthier choice if you’re looking for a delicious way to finish off a meal. “And you’ll need less of it to get satisfaction than you would from other sweets,” Peart says. “Dark chocolate is comforting. It signals to your brain that you’re satisfied and finished. And it is satiety-inducing [feeling satisfied], so you are more likely to feel like you’ve had enough.”
Taken from: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dark-chocolate-health-benefits/
Why do you think chocolate remains such a popular food?
What are some bad things you have heard about eating chocolate?
I think chocolate remains such a popular food because its differents kinds of flavors. Its characterization like a type of candy helps too. Another reason I think is its connection with certain festivities through the year. Now, I can mention two of them: valentine’s day and Christmas. On the other hand, chocolate is a gift persons usually give others in specific dates. We can point at birthday, anniversary and more.
I heard eating chocolate can be dangerous for our health. For example, chocolate is a higher fat and calories food. In this sense, I heard chocolate is forbidden for people who suffer one of several illness.
I see nobody put a comment I can write about, then I’m going to take the chance to share more ideas to my classmates. Chocolate is a popular food due to is linked with cold weather. People usually increase their consumption of chocolate in winter.
I heard eating chocolate is not positive to teeth, because contains a lot of sweet. I don’t know this is true or false.
I´m agree with you Erika, but we have to remember that this food was considered for the the first connoisseurs of cocoa like a drink bitter drink.
Cacao, its super healthy as long as Let’s try to consume it in its original state, that is, without sugar or other components.
Thank´s Erika with your contributions super interesting.
The consumption of chocolate without added sugar isn’t popular because very few people enjoy it or buy it, the market is small for this product. The
sweets that have the essence of chocolate are popular, which contain a lot of sugar and other ingredients, which are harmful to health because they are addictive. Many people don’t know about real chocolate.
As the post mention, eating dark chocolate in moderation isn’t bad. The problem is that the people enjoy eating chocolate-essenced sweets such as Sublime, m&m, triangles, etc., which bring many diseases.
A piece of advice for everyone, when we give chocolates as a gift, take the time to look at the percentage of cacao, it should have at least 70% cacao. This is because the gift is for someone we care about and we don’t want them to get sick.
Why do you think chocolate remains such a popular food?
Chocolate is popular because it is associated with happiness, you can eat some chocolate and have energy and strength. Also associated with different types of desserts, such as chocolate cakes. According to what I read in other sources, it makes the body produce dopamine. Maybe that’s why it is so popular.
What are some bad things you have heard about eating chocolate?
I don’t remember hearing much bad things about chocolate and bitter chocolate.
However, I have always been careful to buy good quality chocolates since those that are cheap often have additives that are harmful.
Anyway thanks to the reading I know that even if the chocolate is bitter I must consume it with moderation!
Why is chocolate a popular food?
Chocolate is a favorite food for many reasons. First, it has a sweet taste and creamy texture that many people enjoy. It also makes people feel good because eating chocolate can make them happier and less stressed. Additionally, chocolate is often given as gifts or eaten during special celebrations, making it important for special occasions.
Another reason is that chocolate comes in many different forms. You can eat it as bars, drink it hot, or have it in desserts, so there are many ways to enjoy it. Lastly, people often share chocolate with friends or family, which helps them feel closer and connected.
What are some bad things you have heard about eating chocolate?
Well, I have often heard at home and other places, that there are also some downsides to eating too much chocolate. First, it is high in calories because it has a lot of sugar and fat, which can make you gain weight. Chocolate can also be bad for your teeth since the sugar in it can cause cavities and other dental problems. Finally, some chocolate contains caffeine, which can make it hard to sleep or cause anxiety for some people.