It's national chocolate covered anything day. Here's are your best sources to buy the finest gourmet chocolates the world has to offer. Included are high end merchants and budget friendly sources to find delicious chocolate products to please everyone.

Chocolate in its purest form is inedible, but prepared with a little sugar it becomes a glorious, even divine food. Chocolate's health benefits go beyond merely being a mood elevator. Chocolate is rich in flavonoids, which have myriad health benefits including prevention of cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and stroke. Flavonoids also prevent high blood pressure and increase healthy blood flow.

When choosing chocolates, look for a cocoa content of at least 40% and as high as 70%. Avoid chocolates sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, and look out for food additives. Chocolates should be as close to nature's pure form as possible if you want to enjoy its health benefits. Whether you prefer chocolate candy or hot chocolate, this divine food fits well in a healthy, balanced diet all year round.

Here are the best sources for delicious and healthy chocolates. But don't ignore your grocery store shelf as a good source of high quality chocolates. Several brands like Lindt, Ghirardelli, and Hersey's offer high end gourmet chocolates at affordable prices.

Harry and David's Chocolates.

iGourmet chocolates and desserts.

Godiva chocolates.

See's candies.

Moonstruck Chocolates.

Cowgirl Sweet & Spicy chocolates.