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 Keepbr 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.