Dark Chocolate and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Eating dark chocolate has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, but it's not a magic bullet for prevention. Consuming at least five servings of dark chocolate per week was linked to a 21% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes compared to consuming it less frequently. Dark chocolate contains more cocoa, which may be key to its health benefits.

Rising Easter Prices Due to Inflation and Supply Chain Issues

The price of Easter staples like eggs and chocolate is nearing a historic high due to inflation, supply chain issues, and outbreaks of bird flu. Factors such as rising costs of chicken feed, weather conditions, remnants of the pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine War are contributing to the increase in prices.

Surging Cocoa Prices Impacting Chocolate Prices

Cocoa prices have more than doubled in the first three months of the year due to a dramatic drop in supply caused by extreme weather and changing climate patterns in West Africa. This has led to the surge in chocolate prices, making Easter chocolates more expensive for consumers.