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Can Chocolate , Be a Part of a Healthy Diet? .<br/>Have you ever wondered if chocolate can be included in a well-balanced diet?.<br/>The answer is yes, but it <br/>depends. Here's how to keep <br/>chocolate as healthy as possible:.<br/>Keep<br/>it Dark.<br/>Experts say milk chocolate lacks <br/>cacao, which contains <br/>antioxidants called flavanols.<br/>Even the highest quality milk <br/>chocolate bars won't contain much <br/>more than 27 percent cacao.<br/>Remember, the darker the chocolate, <br/>the higher the cacao.<br/> Quality <br/> Over <br/>Quantity.<br/>Experts say purchasing quality chocolate is much like buying top-shelf wine.<br/>Experts say purchasing quality chocolate is much like buying top-shelf wine.<br/>Pay attention to its origins and <br/>be mindful of the ingredients.<br/>The skill and mastery of the chocolate maker can help transform even a 100 percent cacao bar into something <br/>rich and creamy... , Megan Giller, author “Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: <br/>America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution,” via 'Yahoo! News'.<br/> Mindful <br/>Enjoyment.<br/>Chocolate aficionados say the <br/>flavors of a quality bar negate <br/>the need for large portions.<br/>Put a small piece in your mouth, chew a couple of times, but mostly let it melt over your tongue. , Michael Laiskonis, chef and director <br/>Chocolate Lab at the Institute of Culinary Education, via 'Yahoo! News'