The Health Benefits of Cacao, Explained
Cacao was used by the pre-Columbian populations of the Maya and Aztecs, who venerated it as a sacred food. In Aztec culture, ...
Cocoa, green tea might help counteract 'stress eating' fatty foods
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of ...
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Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds
Flavanols are known to have health benefits, particularly for regulating blood pressure ... The cocoa beverages were prepared ...
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How to Boost Chocolate Flavor, Reduce Cocoa, and Cost
Prepared Foods editors looked for cocoa ingredient alternatives during this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) ...
The Chocolate Cure: Cocoa Flavanols Protect Against Stress and High-Fat Diets
Consuming a cocoa drink rich in flavanols can mitigate the negative effects of high-fat foods on the vascular system during ...
Some types of cocoa plus green tea may offer surprising health benefits
A study from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. may be good news for fans of some types of cocoa plus green tea: the ...
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Cocoa, Green Tea Might Counter Effects of 'Stress Eating' Fatty Foods
Researchers recommend that people look for minimally processed cocoa powder, or drink green or black tea. Guidelines ...
The cocoa in your cocoa powder could be a superfood for your brain and heart
Cholesterol and brain function: Pure cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol and improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain. Mood and mental health: Compounds like phenylethylamine and ...