Hives and itching after eating any food is a common sign of an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions from eating chocolate may or may not be related to a cocoa allergy.

Your nutritional needs change during pregnancy, and some foods become unsafe to consume. Dark chocolate can provide benefits during pregnancy as long as you consume it in moderation. Watch out for potential negative effects such as caffeine intake and how it can affect your developing baby.

It can be tempting to reach for a chocolate bar in the afternoon to provide a burst of sugar to get you through your workday. If you enjoy the combination of chocolate, nougat and caramel, a Mars bar might be your first choice.

Chocolate was once considered a guilty pleasure, but according to 2009 information from Harvard Medical School, there is now an awareness of the health benefits of dark chocolate -- as long as it is consumed in moderation.

Dark chocolate has 60 percent or more cocoa than milk chocolate. According to Clemson University, dark chocolate can provide health benefits that other types of chocolate cannot. Dark chocolate may help to lower your blood pressure if you have hypertension, increase your HDL "good" cholesterol, decrease your LDL "bad"

Dove chocolates, the brainchild of Greek immigrant, Leo Stefanos, made its debut in 1939 as the “Dove Bar,” an ice cream pop enveloped in a luxurious silky chocolate coating. In 1986, according to Dovechocolate.

The use of chocolate originated in South America around A.D. 250 to 900 with a bitter chocolate drink made from cacao beans. The creamy, sweet milk chocolate of today bears little resemblance to the chocolate that the Mayans created so many years ago.