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Health News: Dietary Fiber in Cocoa Products Beneficial for Bowel Function
July 1st, 2012Researchers have discovered that consuming dietary fiber-rich cocoa products positively affects bowel function. While dietary fiber has always been important as part of a healthy diet, cocoa has not been included in the western diet. Researchers found that regular consumption of cocoa products increases dietary fiber intake to recommended levels and improves bowel habits.
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Cacao Craze
November 1st, 2011Nestled among the flora of steamy equatorial forests across the world, the Theobroma cacao tree can be found sprouting leathery, seemingly useless pods. However, inside these red, brown, or green football-shaped pods are precious cacao beans full of flavanoids and antioxidant polyphenols.
Crack open the pod of powerful antioxidants
Quest for Healing—Go Ahead: Indulge!
May 1st, 2006I’ve often regarded chocolate as a guilty pleasure, but it really goes beyond pure indulgence, doesn’t it? Yes! Recent scientific evidence has shown that if we have enough chocolate, it will lower our blood pressure, potentially lower our cholesterol, give us some of the vitamins we get in our servings of fruit and vegetables, and may even act like a baby aspirin.
