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    Is all dark chocolate good for you?

    It's true that some dark chocolate is chock full of health benefits, but not all dark chocolate is created equal. According to nutritionist extrodinare, Joy Bauer, there are two things to look out for: cocoa content and fat content.

    "Step 1: Cocoa Content
    When buying dark chocolate look for 70% cocoa content. Very dark chocolate can be an acquired taste, though, so play around with different brands until you hit on one you like.

    Step 2: Fat Content

    The type of fat listed in the ingredients is important. You want to avoid products that contain palm oil or coconut oil or milk fat, and choose ones that are made from "cocoa butter". Even though they're all saturated fats, "cocoa butter" has a neutral effect on cholesterol levels, while the other two can raise your blood cholesterol." [-joy's healthy bite]

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      Yellow cornmeal produces a dessert that has a rich, golden color, but you could use white cornmeal instead.