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05/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats

Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of […]

05/01/2018 / By Janine Acero

Sensual sweet seduction: Why chocolate is good for your heart, brain, and mood

People from all over the world collectively consume more than three million tons of cocoa beans a year, according to the World Cocoa Foundation. Chocolate comes from the fruit of the Theobroma cacao tree, whose name means “food of the gods” in Greek, an apt name for the most popular sweet treat in the world. Theobroma cacao is native to […]

02/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Stressed-out cacao trees produce more nutritionally potent chocolate – new research

A bite of your favorite chocolate bar can take off the stress for most people – studies have already looked into it – but research has shown that putting cocoa trees under stress can lead to better-tasting chocolate. In particular, drought and other weather conditions have more impact on cocoa production than how the tree themselves are grown. The […]

12/04/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Those with a high cardiovascular risk profile should eat dark chocolate with olive oil, new study finds

In recent years, the medical community has put a lot of effort into educating people about reducing their cholesterol levels in order to protect their heart health. Of course, those who do have elevated cholesterol levels are often prescribed statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor and others to lower these levels. In fact, these are among […]

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 […]

07/05/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Chocolate nutrients known as “flavanols” confirmed yet again to strongly boost brain performance and prevent cognitive decline

Chocolates and kids don’t really match, at least according to their parents or nannies who just want to have a peaceful night. You’ve probably seen kids get too hyper after eating a bar of chocolate and thought they’re not exactly a good combination. But, a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition by Italian researchers has shed light […]

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