CocoVia

Mars, Inc., makers of Snickers and M & M's, is taking the antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate a step further with its new line of dark-chocolate bars, CocoaVia.

In addition to containing antioxidants, they're a good source of calcium (at least 20 percent of the daily requirement) and have been fortified with folic acid and vitamins , B12, C and E.

The portion size is smaller than that of most chocolate bars, too, keeping the calorie count at 100 or less, fat at 5 to 6 grams, and saturated fat around 3 grams.

Look for the bars in your grocer's health-food aisle. Also available online at CocoaVia.

See also: The Nutrients in Chocolate

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