“Chocolate has got more complexity of flavour than just about anything else on the planet” ~Spencer Hyman Spencer Hyman is the Co-Founder & Chair of Chocolate at Cocoa Runners, a company that sources the world’s best craft chocolate and brings them all together under one roof. Spencer is a chocolate and flavour nerd and hosts regular tasting events to share his passion. I even get to taste some myself! In this episode Spencer and I explore the history of humankind’s love of the cocoa bean, why craft chocolate is so much healthier than your classic supermarket bar, as well as the surprising range of health benefits it offers. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ How modern processing strips all of the good out of supermarket chocolate bars ➡︎ The sneaky tricks “Big Chocolate” uses to get you to scoff bar after bar ➡ The difference between flavour and taste, and how to savour your food more ➡︎ Whether dark chocolate really is healthier than milk ➡︎ Why toxic heavy metals have been showing up in chocolate bars Connect with Spencer: Website: https://cocoarunners.com/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Is Chocolate The Secret To Better Health? | Spencer Hyman | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran