Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary … Continue reading
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Cacao Nibs: Even Better For You Than Dark Chocolate
The Huffington Post Canada Terri Coles 08/02/2013 You’ve heard about the health benefits of dark chocolate, but did you know that you can benefit even more by eating the beans themselves, with less processing? Cacao nibs are … Continue reading
Chocolate: Health Benefits, Precautions
Happy National Chocolate day! Next time you eat a piece of chocolate, you may not have to feel overly guilty about it. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of health benefits associated with this … Continue reading
6 Common Chocolate Myths, Busted
Becky Striepe November 4, 2014 From fat content to acne to your sex drive, there are some big claims out there about chocolate. Check out these common chocolate myths and the truth about chocolate. When it comes to … Continue reading
Healthy Reasons To Enjoy Chocolate Every Day
BY MICHAEL T. MURRAY JUNE 10, 2013 Is there such a thing as a guilt-free pleasure when it comes to food? Absolutely, and chocolate is one of them. This delectable, seemingly addictive food is produced from the beans of … Continue reading
Could Dark Chocolate Ease Poor Leg Circulation?
Perhaps, but experts say there are better ways to obtain beneficial polyphenols WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) – The antioxidants contained in dark chocolate might help people suffering from reduced … Continue reading
Scientists Probe Dark Chocolate’s Health Secrets
Heart benefits may stem from reaction in stomach bacteria, research suggests By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WebMD News from HealthDay TUESDAY, March 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) – It’s said that dark chocolate can be good for your heart, and new … Continue reading
Eyes are the windows to chocolate addiction: study
Andrea Janus, CTVNews.ca Thursday, June 27, 2013 Chocoholics trying to hide their habit may want to keep dark glasses at hand, suggests a new study, which found the brain’s pleasure response to food can actually be seen in the eyes. … Continue reading
A Diet to Boost Your Mood and Energy Level
Can Food Boost Energy and Mood? Though it’s too soon to say, “An apple a day keeps the doldrums away,” researchers are studying the links between what we eat and how we feel. There is evidence that changing your diet … Continue reading
Top 10 Cholesterol Lowering Foods
Cholesterol is a steroid lipid (fat) present in the blood, necessary for the proper functioning of cell membranes and the production of vitamin D and certain hormones. High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. (1) … Continue reading
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