Chocolate and Valentine's Day are almost synonymous. When picking up a box of chocolate for your special someone, consider the benefits of dark chocolates.

When enjoyed in moderation, dark chocolate is a satisfying treat that can provide nutritional value. You can celebrate Valentine's Day with a small treat of dark chocolate as part of your a healthy diet.

Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that come from extracts of the cocoa bean. Choosing dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa, gives your body more of these healthy antioxidants.

Some studies report small portions of dark chocolate can maintain heart health and maintain the health of blood vessels.