Nutritionist Reveals Safe Daily Chocolate Intake

Dietitian Irina Pisareva says adults can safely consume between 20 and 30 grams of chocolate per day, which is roughly one-third of a standard chocolate bar. According to the nutrition expert, people who exercise regularly and maintain high levels of physical activity may increase their intake to as much as 50 grams per day due to higher energy expenditure, RT reports. Dark Chocolate Provides the Greatest Health Benefits Irina Pisareva advised choosing dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70 percent.