Q&A for How to Eat Chocolate

Pure nuts are healthier than chocolate, as they are a plant-based, protein-rich whole food with no additives or sugar. Chocolate, even dark, almost always has an added sweetener among other ingredients.

It's easy! Eat 2 small pieces of a dark chocolate bar daily. Or, sprinkle a few tablespoons of dark chocolate chips on your morning cereal or yogurt. You can also eat healthy protein bars made with dark chocolate chips. In any case, make sure the chocolate is at least 60% cacao and that it comes from a quality source that puts few extra ingredients into their product.

It's healthy as long as the chocolate is at least 60% cacao. It also helps if the chocolate comes from a high-quality source that doesn't put a lot of extra ingredients into its products.

It's not a good thing, nor a bad thing. It's simply a personal preference, so don't worry. There's nothing wrong with liking milk chocolate.

Don't eat it all at once; eat between 1/4 to 1/2 of a square at a time, allowing is to fully melt in your mouth. Keep it in the fridge; this prevents blooming (white spots forming on the surface, caused by fat coming out of the chocolate), which ruins the flavor.

Chocolate isn't dangerous or harmful to eat as long as you eat it in moderation. Too much chocolate isn't a good thing for the body, but if you're keeping track on how much you eat and avoid overeating it, you'll be okay. Some chocolates even have certain health benefits in them.

Chocolate contains caffeine, which can cause diarrhoea. Some chocolate is purposefully made as a laxative, and that can cause diarrhoea if too much is consumed. If you eat milk chocolate when you are lactose intolerant, it might cause diarrhoea. If you notice that your body doesn't react well to chocolate, it might be due to an allergy or intolerance. If that's the case, speak to a doctor. Otherwise, most people find chocolate doesn't result in diarrhoea.

If you eat a lot of chocolate, it can increase weight, as many kinds of chocolate contain a lot of sugar. In small amounts, as part of a healthy diet, chocolate can be enjoyed without concern of increasing weight.

Not really, because chocolate bars tend to contain too many other ingredients and chocolate is secondary to the main product. However, for good quality chocolate bars where good quality chocolate has been used may have some of the characteristics above.

White chocolate, lacking cocoa solids and high in sugar and fat, may not offer the health benefits of dark chocolate. Without cocoa's antioxidants and nutrients, it falls short nutritionally. Those who are lactose intolerant should be aware that white chocolate contains milk solids. Enjoyed in moderation, it can be a treat, but those prioritizing nutrient density may prefer dark chocolate with its higher cocoa content. The assessment of one's health must allow for individual goals, requiring a balanced approach to dietary choices.