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11/28/2024
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By HRS Editors
Enjoy a delicious cup of HOT COCOA, an energizing superfood bursting with antioxidants
Hot cocoa is a delicious, indulgent treat, but if you make it with the right ingredients, it can give you an energy boost when you’re dealing with an emergency. (h/t to Healthline.com) Where does cocoa come from? Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing cocoa butter or its fat content. Experts believe that the […]
02/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Leftovers from chocolate manufacturing can help manage obesity and lipid disorders: Study
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is the main ingredient of chocolate, one of the most popular foods on the planet. The seeds of cocoa, also known as cocoa beans, are the only parts used for the production of chocolate. It is estimated that about nine tons of fresh byproducts — which end up as waste — are generated for each ton of […]
02/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the link between cacao byproducts and obesity management
In this study, researchers from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico prepared, characterized and analyzed the effects of a nutraceutical made using cacao byproducts on altered cardiometabolic risk markers. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. When making chocolate, only cocoa seeds are used. The other parts and byproducts are discarded, increasing the […]
12/30/2019
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By Mary Miller
Healthy and delicious: Cacao butter is a nutrient-rich way to satisfy your chocolate cravings
Cacao butter, also known as cocoa butter, is the edible vegetable fat that is pressed and extracted from cacao beans. This delicious superfood gives all chocolate-lovers a good reason to rejoice since it provides a healthy way to satisfy chocolate cravings. When added as an extra ingredient, cacao butter can give food a subtle but creamy flavor […]
12/22/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly
In case you need another reason to love chocolate: Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may be linked to improvements in heart health, mobility and overall quality of life for people over the age of 55, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In the study, researchers from Mexico and the USA […]
11/22/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Sweet hope for people with multiple sclerosis: Chemicals in chocolate shown to reduce fatigue
Good news for chocolate lovers who are also suffering from multiple sclerosis: Researchers from Oxford Brookes University in the U.K. confirmed that flavonoids in cocoa help fight fatigue. These chemicals possess anti-inflammatory properties that may be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly one million […]
10/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The science of smell: German researchers successfully recreate the enticing aroma of chocolate bars
Chocolate is a popular food ingredient, snack, guilty pleasure, flavor, drink, and superfood. It is loved by many not only for its mood-lifting properties, but also for its rich, widely varying taste and pleasant aroma. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported some interesting findings about this beloved food product. […]
10/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dark chocolate can help improve bone growth in teens, says study
Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone health, particularly […]
08/14/2019
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By Janine Acero
Sweet pick-me-up: Dark chocolate is a treat that fights fatigue
Consuming large quantities of sweets every day is a sure way to secure a spot in the doctor’s office. Sweet things like chocolate can cause a “sugar rush,” which sounds harmless but is anything but. Sugar rush pertains to a rapid rise in blood sugar that wears off after a while. When blood sugar consequently drops below normal […]
04/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Delicious medicine: Compounds in chocolate are good for your heart
Chocolates are some of the world’s best-loved sweets. They’re a comfort food for some and a guilty pleasure for others. But no matter how or why you choose to eat chocolates, you should know that they’re doing you more good than just making you feel happy or satisfying your cravings. According to a 2018 study published in The American Journal […]
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