Episode Summary:Dr. Dan discusses the health benefits and new science behind chocolate.  Topics discussed are as follows:Introduction to cacao Health benefits of cacao in the scientific literatureBest ways to get the health benefits of cacao Future outlook and summary Episode References:History of chocolate: http://exhibits.mannlib.cornell.edu/chocolate/Anti-diabetic properties of cacao: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28863367Heart health promoting effects of cocoa flavanols: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28003203Cacao has a protective effect against metabolic syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30935075Microbiome-promoting action of cacao: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21068351Appetite suppressant properties of cacao: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20102728Cognitive health properties of cacao: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29502273Cacao and blood pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27037002Skin health properties of cacao: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26581682New innovations in cacao processing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30893898