(Natural News) Hershey Co. is facing a major lawsuit from a consumer who claims that the dark chocolate the company is selling is replete with harmful potentially levels of heavy metals cadmium and lead. According to Reuters, Christopher Lazazzaro said in a proposed class action lawsuit that was filed this week he would never have purchased our […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) 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, […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) Feeding the body with nutrients that support healthy cellular function is essential to fighting cancer and can help people recover from this deadly disease. A great way to do nourish the body is through the consumption of superfoods rich in anticancer compounds. Of these foods, there are three lesser-known ones that can give the […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) Iron is one of the essential nutrients that the body needs in large amounts every day. Both animal-based and plant-derived foods can provide enough iron to strengthen a person’s immunity to diseases and raise energy levels. The body converts iron into hemoglobin, the protein used by red blood cells to carry oxygen to every corner of the body. […]

(Natural News) Let your sweet tooth rejoice: Eating dark chocolate is good for your cardiovascular health, says a recent study in the journal Nutrition. The research, a collaboration between the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC) in Portugal and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, revealed that just a few squares of dark chocolate – in particular, those with 90 percent cocoa content – can […]

(Natural News) Chocolates are a delicious treat that can cheer up anyone who’s having a stressful day. According to a recent study, eating dark chocolates, in particular, can help relieve stress and improve your mood. Researchers from Loma Linda University led the study, and they presented their findings at the Experimental Biology 2018 annual meeting in San Diego. Dark […]