GO AHEAD, EMBRACE your chocolate habit. This beloved confection is made from cacao fruit, which is packed with nutrients like potassium and antioxidants, but not all chocolate is equally beneficial. For a treat that can be both satisfying and health-promoting, reach for the types that contain more cacao or cocoa powder than sugar and milk solids.
“Chocolate falls into the category of ‘good-for-you foods that taste incredibly delicious and can give you extra health perks,’” says Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D.N., author of Joy Bauer’s Superfood! Keep Bauer’s chocolate-lover tips in mind: Aim for 70% (or higher) dark chocolate for the greatest potential benefit, and try to avoid chocolate and cocoa that is Dutch- or alkali-processed, as “this method of production significantly lowers antioxidant levels,” explains Bauer.
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■MOCHA OVERNIGHT OATS
ACTIVE 5 MIN.
TOTAL 5 MIN. PLUS
OVERNIGHT CHILLING
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