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Chocolate
Score: 6/10Neutral
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Chocolate varies widely in its inflammatory properties depending on type. Milk chocolate and white chocolate are inflammatory due to sugar and dairy, while dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) contains flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits
- Dark varieties rich in flavonoids
- Contains theobromine
- Antioxidant properties in cacao
Concerns
- Milk and white chocolate high in sugar
- Often contains dairy and additives
- Calorie-dense, easy to overconsume
Key Nutrients
FlavonoidsTheobromineMagnesiumIron
Serving Size
1 oz (28g) dark chocolate 70%+
Tips
Choose 70%+ dark chocolate. Avoid milk chocolate and candy bars. 1-2 squares per day is ideal.
Recipes with Chocolate
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