Hi friends,

Here at The Well Daily, we rarely go a day without at least a bite of chocolate. Since we eat it so frequently, we only buy the best. Here's how we choose it!

xoxo,

Sukey

By now you've heard the good news that chocolate has major health benefits, but wait a second?you can't trust just any old bar. Put down the vending machine candy and focus on high-quality dark chocolate; it's less processed, promotes heart health, manages blood sugar and acts as an antioxidant. These are our rules when choosing a sweet treat.

Go Raw. Unprocessed cacao, the source of all chocolate, is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. When cacao is processed to resemble the chocolate bars you know and love, expect more ingredients and fewer health benefits.

Do it by the Numbers. Go for organic dark chocolate labeled at least 70% cacao. A higher percentage means more chocolate and fewer added ingredients like milk and sugar.

Get Crunchy. We often get our chocolate fix with crunchy organic raw cacao nibs. Their slightly bitter taste complements sweet snacks. We blend them into our smoothies, sprinkle them on fruit and add them to yogurt.

Be Happy. Want the next best thing to being in love? Pop a piece of dark chocolate. The unique properties of cacao can increase alertness and induce happiness, releasing the same mood elevator in the brain that floods our minds when we fall in love.