Healthy reasons to indulge in some dark chocolate

Milk chocolate can often be the chocolate of choice, creamy, milky, and just so yummy, it's too easy to gorge on a a whole bar, or two.

But, dark chocolate has proven to be healthier with no toxins. Some studies say get dark chocolate up to at least 65 percent dark chocolate, but then there's some that says 70 percent is better. There are tons of benefits to eating dark chocolate.

The darker the chocolate, the better. It's tough to eat the darker it gets, honestly, but 70 percent dark chocolate by Lindt, or 72 percent from Godiva, both yummy and smooth.

Dark chocolate has lots of fat in it, but it's good fat. Unlike, in milk chocolate, there's a lot of added sugars.

Some benefits: 

- Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants. It fights free radicals, which could be connected to aging. When there are too many free radicals hanging out in your body, it can cause diseases.

- It also helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. (That's a plus!)

- According to EveryDayHealth.com, a recent study explained that in women, those who ate at least two dark chocolate bars a week had a lower risk in getting a stroke.

Now, these are just three reasons why eating dark chocolate can be beneficial. Check out more at EveryDay Health's website.