Who don’t like the Chocolate? While it's mostly known for its taste (and the associated cravings), it’s also a good source of nutrients when in its pure form and eaten in moderation. One fact is clear for chocolate: the purer and darker the chocolate, the greater your health benefits. Raw chocolate or minimally processed dark chocolate high in cocoa solids is healthier than milk chocolate and white chocolate. This well-loved food, once called the “drink of the gods" by the Maya people, has a rich history as well. Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao pod, which grows on the cacao tree. Nutritional goodness you received with delicious tasty dark chocolate are Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus and Copper and Dark chocolate has a good variety of other minerals and polyphenolic compounds like antioxidants and flavonoids. Theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, has similar effects to caffeine for boosting energy and overall morale. It helps to enhance mood and make you more alert. Dark chocolate contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the body. No wonder you feel so good after indulging in your favorite sweet treat. It turns out, dark chocolate can increase the production of the happy hormones in the body. This can be a healthier alternative to more processed and sugar-laden chocolates, so when you are craving for a sweet cocoa treat, dark chocolate allows you to indulge without feeling bad that you are harming your body. Even if dark chocolate tastes bitter it doesn’t mean it doesn’t contain any processed sugar. So watch out the sugar you consume while eating dark chocolate and eat in moderate Since dark chocolate can lift your mood, there is a tendency you will be dependent on it each time you need a boost. And as the saying goes, too much of anything can be bad for you. limit your intake to a small piece after dinner so you won’t be tempted to eat a lot, and eat it slowly to fully enjoy the taste and experience.