Is dark chocolate really healthy?

In moderation...: Dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants than other forms of chocolate however, chocolate is not considered a 'health food'.

Every day=Valentines: Yes, and there are now many types (and percentages) available. Yet, in excess, any food can affect physical (and dental) health adversely and can cause weight gain or "crowd out" more nutritious foods. If purchased by others, share it with them. If purchased by oneself, buy small amounts of the better brands and enjoy an ounce or two. I prefer more than 60% dark chocolate (not chocolate-flavored candy) ;{}.

>70%: If your chocolate is less that 70% cocoa, it is dessert. If it is >70%, it is therapeutic in small quantities. Chocolate is usually very high in saturated fat, which is why you should only eat small quantities.

Depends: Dark chocolate is made from cocoa powder, sugar & milk. Less milk, the darker chocolate. Cocoa powder has many psychoactive ingredients: theophyllines, anandamides, but particularly 2-phenylethylamine (pea). If these are absorbed, tachycardia, seizures, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, can occur in susceptible individuals. People on stimulant medication should not use cocoa powder in any form.

YES!!!: Dark chocolate contains polyphenols and other flavonoids, procyanidans & antioxidants.It also contains mood-enhancing chemicals like phenylethylamine, theobromine, serotonin & anandamide.It lowers systolic blood pressure an average of 5 points & diastolic 3 points & lowers LDL cholesterol by up to 10%.Even LDL cholesterol is only dangerous when it is oxidized & chocolate prevents this.See comment:.

Yes many benefits: Yes studies show dark chocolates not the sugary ones,can improve health and prevent Heart Disease.It is also very nutritious as it contains fiber,iron,copper,magnesium.It is powerful source of Antioxidants,May lower BP,Raises HDL good cholesterol.may improve Brain Function, and protects skin against sun