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9 Chocolate Desserts That Are Actually Good for You

Published Oct,27 2017 | By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

Attention, all chocolate lovers: Chocolate is good for you! Cocoa is naturally rich in dietary polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Plus, they can help protect against fatty deposits on artery walls.

Jackie Newgent RDN, CDN, is a classically-trained chef, registered dietitian nutritionist, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, and media personality. She is author of several cookbooks, including The All‐Natural Diabetes Cookbook and Big Green Cookbook. She’s a healthy cooking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. Jackie is a former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has made guest appearances on dozens of television news shows. She resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. @jackienewgent