All posts tagged with Chocolate
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-(Natural News) Foods that enhance the sex drive have been around for centuries and different cultures revere different types of food as aphrodisiacs. Foods resembling human genitalia like bananas, oysters, avocados and peaches are still believed to help increase libido. Spicy foods like hot peppers cause sweating and increase heart rate, which are sensations typically associated […]
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-(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 […]
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Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly
-(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) 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 […]
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-(Natural News) 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 […]
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-(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 […]
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-(Natural News) Chocolate is a decadent food often associated with sweet desserts and snacks. Many people love the rich taste of chocolate and the feelings of happiness and pleasure it stimulates. Although considered a superfood – dark chocolate, that is – chocolate contains lots of calories, which can make you gain weight. On the other hand, it […]
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-(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 […]
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-(Natural News) 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 […]
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-(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 […]
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