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10/31/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa found to prevent type-2 diabetes

Research has found that cocoa contains certain compounds that can help the body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose (or blood sugar) better. But do not stock up on too much sugar-rich chocolates at the check-out counter just yet. Jeffrey Tessem, study author and assistant professor of nutrition, dietetics, and food science […]

10/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Sugar and alcohol are bad right? Expert reveals why it’s not always that simple

We’re often told that chocolate, alcohol, and even coffee are bad for us. Those who’ve attempted to live healthier lifestyles will often cut down on these so-called vices. But is it really as simple as that? Not quite, according to Merlin Thomas, a medical clinician and Professor of Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. […]

06/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

High-fat diet found to reduce symptoms of Crohn’s disease

A diet high in plant-derived beneficial fats such as coconut oil and cocoa butter may help alleviate symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a new study revealed. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by intestinal swelling, cramping, and diarrhea. The condition affects more than half a million people in the U.S. However, the cause of […]

12/17/2016 / By Natural News Editors

People are using cacao to get high… here’s the chemical that makes it happen

With the holiday season almost upon us, the consumption of chocolate is likely to skyrocket — anything from chocolate cakes, cookies, and pudding, to the frothing cups of hot chocolate sold outside to help keep us warm at this time of the year. (Article by Elika Ansari, republished from TheDailySheeple.com) Chocolate is a popular treat […]

10/10/2016 / By supplementsreport

The Beauty Chef’s guide to taking beauty supplements

Everything you wanted to know and planned to ask Google. Article by Danielle Gay Carla Oates, the “chef” behind beauty supplement brand The Beauty Chef, chats to Vogue about getting the glow. What’s your own personal favourite way to take the Glow Inner Beauty Powder? “Glow is my daily staple. It gives me a good dose […]

11/13/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Study shows chocolate enhances weight loss

New research suggests that one of your favorite treats might actually help boost your weight loss efforts. That’s right, chocolate can actually help you slim down! The main ingredient in chocolate is cacao powder. Cacao is rich in theobromine, a seldom-acknowledged compound with amazing benefits. Theobromine boosts your mood, staves off hunger and helps keep you […]

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