Chef Michael Garahan, CEC aka Chef Mikey (c) continues his research about scientifically supported healthier choice foods.

Dark Chocolate is one of the 10 healthier choice foods children learn about on our Nutrition Island. https://nutritionisland.chefbnb.org/#our-mission

Credit: Minh Nguyen, MD

DISCLOSURES | June 11, 2025

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“Cocoa, the core ingredient in chocolate, has gained attention not only for its flavor, but also for its health benefits.”

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“Results from the large randomized trial Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study showed that after 3.6 years of follow up, cocoa extract (500 mg flavanols/d, including 80 mg [-]-epicatechin) consumption was associated with a 10% lower rate of total cardiovascular events in older adults, including myocardial infarction, stroke, revascularization, and unstable angina, though this reduction was not statistically significant. However, cocoa supplementation led to a statistically significant 27% reduction in cardiovascular disease death. Among participants who consistently adhered to the supplementation, there was a significant 16% reduction in major cardiovascular events compared with the placebo group.”

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