The Dark Side of Chocolate
The Dark Side of Dark Chocolate: Choosing Safe and Healthy Options
Dark chocolate is often celebrated for its health benefits, from supporting cardiovascular health to enhancing cognitive function. However, recent tests by Consumer Labs and Consumer Reports reveal a concerning truth: many popular dark chocolate brands contain high levels of cadmium and lead. These toxic metals can pose serious risks to your health, including impaired brain function, kidney damage, and a weakened immune system.
Why This Matters
With 15% of Americans consuming dark chocolate regularly, it’s crucial to understand the hidden dangers. While the FDA allows health claims about dark chocolate’s benefits, even a single square of chocolate from some brands can exceed government safety standards for cadmium and lead.
These metals accumulate in the body over time, potentially causing long-term harm. This is especially concerning for a treat often marketed as a healthy indulgence.
Brands to Avoid
Based on recent testing, here are 12 dark chocolate brands that contain high levels of cadmium and lead:
- Trader Joe’s
- Hershey’s
- Now Foods Organic Chocolate
- Alter Eco
- Green & Black’s
- Beyond Good
- Dove
- Chocolove
- Godiva
- H
- Who
- Theo
Even consuming one square of these chocolates daily could expose you to unsafe levels of these toxic metals.
Safer Alternatives
At Nutrition World, we take product safety seriously. We immediately removed any chocolate brands from our shelves that failed to meet our quality standards. Fortunately, we only had to eliminate one product.
Here are the safer options we recommend:
- Taza: Known for its low cadmium and lead levels (specific varieties).
- Mast: A newly tested, low-metal chocolate coming soon to our store.
- Ghirardelli Intense: A safe option available elsewhere.
Our Commitment to You
We believe in being your health gatekeeper. If we wouldn’t eat it ourselves, we won’t sell it to you. While dark chocolate has undeniable health benefits, it’s vital to choose brands that prioritize safety and quality.
When you know better, you can choose better. Let’s enjoy dark chocolate responsibly and healthfully.
Mast: https://bit.ly/shopmastchocolate
Taza: https://bit.ly/shoptazachocolate
Find us on nutritionw.com Study results found here: https://www.consumerreports.org/healt…
*The statements made in this video have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health practitioner before starting any new health or supplementation regimen.