The number of people identifying themselves as following a vegan diet in the US more than doubled between 2009 and 2013, going from 1% of the population to over 2%.1 Just like vegetarians, people who follow a vegan diet do not consume meat. Along with not eating meat, vegans also stay away from any item that is an animal product such as leather, honey, eggs, dairy, non-cruelty free cosmetics, and fur. There are a variety of reasons people chose to follow a vegan diet, including ethical, health and environmental impacts. With so many grocery stores and restaurants offering vegan options, eating vegan is easier than ever.

At the grocery store it feels like you can find chocolate in 1,000 flavors and varieties. It doesn’t matter if you want white chocolate, milk, semi-sweet, chocolate with coconuts, nuts, marzipan or dark chocolate, you can find it all there. But how is chocolate actually made? What goes inside? Why don’t you try to make chocolate yourself? EAT SMARTER will show you how!

Good news: We won't tell you not to each chocolate. In fact, the delicious treat can even be good for your health!