There are times when we consider cutting back on chocolate over caloric intake concerns, but then we are reminded that to live a healthy and joyous life, chocolate should be enjoyed:

Yet another health benefit has been linked to eating chocolate: It may decrease your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

The analysis, which will be presented in April at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting, reviewed the results of three previous studies. One study with more than 44,000 participants found that those who ate a weekly serving of chocolate were 22 percent less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate no chocolate. [Read]

One more bite of that dark chocola....mmmmmmmm...