Chocolate

Here’s some happy news for chocolate lovers everywhere: Cocoa is an immune-boosting food. “Cocoa is a concentrated antioxidant,” says Dr. Katz. As long as you keep the sugar and fat to a minimum, unsweetened cocoa and cocoa powder may play a role in immune system health. Studies have shown that regular consumption of cocoa may reduce heart disease risk, help raise good cholesterol, and possibly reverse blood vessel damage in people with diabetes.