Dark Chocolate
About Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate has anti-inflammatory cocoa flavanols as well as some resveratrol and magnesium both of which have anti-inflammatory effects. Dark chocolate with higher cocoa percentages provide more flavanols and usually have less sugar.
Sources
(Almoznino-Sarafian et al., 2007), (Chen et al., 2013), (Dibaba, Xun, and He, 2014), (Elmali et al., 2007), (Giuseppe et al., 2008), (Lastra and Villegas, 2005), (Ølholm et al., 2010), (Palmieri et al., 2011), (Salado et al., 2011), (Selmi et al., 2006), (Selmi et al., 2008), (Sugimoto et al., 2012)
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa
- Cheaper bulk option
- Not alkali processed (lowers flavanols)
12 pack 3.5 oz each
Other High Cocoa Dark Chocolate Options
72% Cocoa w/ beneficial fats
$18.95 (3 bars 5.94 oz each)
88% Cocoa
12 bars 3 oz each
86% Cacao
4 packs of 4.12 oz each
85% Cacao
10 packs of 3.5 oz each
Sweeter/ Less Bitter Dark Chocolate Options
40% Cocoa
12 bars 4.25 oz each
60% Cacao
5.1 oz
60% Cacao
6 pack 5.25 oz each
Dark Chocolate Walnuts
5 lbs