Wellness

[Kachina624]

Consumer Reports is reporting that dark chocolate, which many consider a healthy treat, may contain both lead and cadmium which can be harmful.  Two brands that were mentioned, and there may be others, are Hershey's and Trader Joe's.  Read the details.

1. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/

[dancingwoman]

@Kachina624  I had read this yesterday....thx for posting it.  

My friend in AZ is always asking me if I want a piece when we are together...to be honest I'm not a chocolate fan.  

I sent her this article yesterday...we'll see what she says..DW

[kaydee50]

Didn't read the article but sounds like another one day it's healthy, the next it's poison article.  I enjoy my Dove dark chocolate with or without almonds and will continue to do so.

[Kachina624]

@kaydee50    Maybe you ought to read the report since you're a consumer.  It's your health.

[Icegoddess]

Of the brands listed, I mostly eat the Ghiradelli's 72% daily, but I also eat other dark chocolate blends that weren't tested.  I do occasionally eat the Doves that were tested.  I don't see my habits changing. If you look long and hard enough, I think you can find something bad about even healthy alternatives.  I noticed sweet potatoes and carrots listed, veggies that most, except the keto crowd, consider healthy.  

[mizree]

@Kachina624 thank you for posting.  i do eat one square daily of  Lindt 78%.  Article certainly does give one pause.  

[Kachina624]

@Icegoddess  Makes me wonder about Andrew Lessman's much touted dark chocolate.

It's a moot point for me because I dislike dark chocolate and never eat it.

[kaydee50]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@kaydee50    Maybe you ought to read the report since you're a consumer.  It's your health.

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Thanks for your concern!!  but not necessary.  Wouldn't change my mind in the least.  I doubt that having a piece of chocolate every day is going to kill me--LOL!!!

[on the bay]

@Kachina624,

That is awful and so disappointing!

Thanks for posting this.

Always hear it here first!

[hckynutjohn]

@Kachina624 

Ah! Consumer Reports! That's where I get all my information on my many health issues. Guess I should ditch everyone on my medical team! 

I see this as being on the coffee merry go round. Great for you today, a week later, it will knock 20 years off your life expectancy.

hckynut 🇺🇸