All posts tagged with cocoa

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) 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 […]

(Natural News) It would take some serious searching to find someone who does not love chocolate. Who can resist a chocolate bar after a long and stressful day? Or what about some delicious chocolate ice-cream in the sweltering summer heat? Chocolate milkshake anyone? The list goes on and on, and it is true to say […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To […]