When news broke that eating dark chocolate could have health benefits, sweets-eaters around the globe rejoiced—finally, a favorite treat that is actually good for us! But is this scoop too good to be true? Those reported health benefits—like supporting brain and heart health—actually come from cocoa flavanols, a naturally occurring...

The short answer: not really. Read on to find out why—and how to get the health benefits a different way! If you’re a dark chocolate lover, hearing that your favorite treat might boost heart health was probably a dream come true—and maybe even sounded a little too good to be...