Because of its popularity, a great deal of research has been devoted to understanding the impact of chocolate on our health and well-being. There are several positive effects of chocolate. Cocoa has been found to be a rich source of antioxidants, and certain types of chocolate (eaten in moderation) reduce blood pressure and positively affect the circulatory system.

Sadly, most chocolates on the market today are also rather unhealthy due to their extremely high fat content. Rising obesity rates worldwide make it hard to recommend chocolate as a health food. Reducing the fat levels in chocolate would help address this concern.

Unfortunately, no adequate solution has ever been found. In a new study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers investigated the basic science behind liquid chocolate suspensions that makes it so difficult to get rid of the fat.