This video is REALLY cheesy in the beginning but it’s worth it to keep watching. It explains in good detail why raw cocoa is so good for you and how it can even help your skin.
I disagree with them when it comes to eating chocolate three times a day to improve your health. I think ‘healthy’ chocolate can be added to your diet, sure, but using it as a supplement seems a little strange. Unless of course your naturopath orders it 
There are a few brands like this popping up. When searching for a healthy chocolate all you need to do is check that the cocoa is cold compressed and that it does not contain refined sugar.
It’s important for the cocoa to be cold compressed because this ensures it keeps all its nutrients. Most cocoa powder is heat extracted (up to 150 degrees celsius) with solvents from low-grade chocolate bean varieties resulting in a bitter, oxidized product 
that has very little if any health benefits. Cold compressed cocoa has 360% more antioxidants than regular cocoa, and is packed full of nutrients that are good for both your body and your skin.
Happy chocolate shopping!
Fran
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Fran Great Review and Thread!! I’m definetly out there looking for the 100% cocoa powder cold pressed I’ll be looking for it this week jopefully its affordable and not expensive. Are there any brands you reccomend? I’m loving your blog and all the information provided please keep it up and thank-you very much !!!
Hi Jon, I’m glad you like my blog
Most health food stores should stock raw cold compressed cocoa powder, any brand will do.
As for the actual chocolate, you’ll need to do a search on the net for that. This is the Australian brand that I found that sells ‘healthy’ chocolate. But I have to buy it online:
http://www.livingearth.com.au/
I usually just buy green & black organic dark chocolate. It has good quality cocoa, is organic (so chemical free), fair trade and has only a small amount of sugar because it’s dark chocolate. In moderation it’s great!
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