* People prone to forming calcium oxalate stones ([[Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)]]) may be asked by their doctor to limit or avoid certain foods if their urine contains an excess of oxalate: rhubarb, spinach, beets, swiss chard, wheat germ, soybean crackers, peanuts, okra, chocolate, black Indian tea, sweet potatoes.
*Despite the benefits that chocolate may have, it shouldn’t be an excuse to consume it at every meal! Chocolate should be consumed only in moderation, preferably in accompaniment with a healthy diet. It should also not be used to replace the other healthy sources of flavonoids in your diet, such as grapes and blueberries.
* Avoid when you have shingles or cold sores (Herpes) : Chocolate is a rich source of [[arginine]].
== The benefits of Dark Chocolate are ==