Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Bar chart comparing daily flavanol delivery for common evening sweet options against the 200-milligram European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) target, with a daily dark chocolate serving highlighted as the practical sweet spot

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Can You Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day? A Practical Guide

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 17 2026
Can you eat dark chocolate every day? Recent research from Harvard,the COSMOS trial, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)points to a clear daily-habit recipe: 20 to 30 grams of 60 to 80percent cacao, eaten consistently rather than in big servings.Here is the dose-response data, the flavanol math, and how thedaily evening square compares to its competitors for the same slot.
Annotated dark chocolate label showing how to read a dark chocolate label, with the ingredient list, cacao percentage, sweetener, and emulsifier fields highlighted

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

How to Read a Dark Chocolate Label: What Actually Matters

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 02 2026
Two bars labeled 70% cacao can have very different cacao quality,sweetener load, and fillers. Learning how to read a dark chocolatelabel takes about a minute and turns the candy aisle into a usefulcomparison shop. Here is what actually matters on the back of thebar, signal by signal.
Chart comparing protein content of common afternoon snacks, showing why an afternoon snack to avoid an energy crash needs at least 8 grams of protein

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

The Smartest Afternoon Snack to Avoid an Energy Crash

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 01 2026
The 2 PM slump is usually the lunch from before showing up — refined carbs raise blood sugar, insulin pulls it back down, and energy follows. The right afternoon snack flattens the curve with 8–12g of protein, a few grams of fiber, and minimal refined sugar. Here's what current research recommends.

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