The health benefits of green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Pa...
Cocoa solid, cocoa butter, and chocolate are all rich sources of antioxidants.2 Epidemiological studies show an inverse association between the consumption of cocoa and the risk of cardiovascular disease.3, 4 The likely mechanisms are antioxidant activity; improvement in endothelial function, vascular ...
The polyphenols in cocoa are antioxidants that prevent free radicals from damaging cells. Due to its abundance in these compounds, cocoa has a higher potential antioxidant capacity than red wine, green and black tea [26, 10]. In a clinical trial on 48 healthy people, consuming flavanol-rich ...
The origin of cocoa lies in pre-Columbian South America. The Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe during the age of exploration. Later, steam-powered equipment enabled the prominent manufacturing of cocoa powder in the 1850s. Each year, people worldwide consume nearly 4.5 million tonnes o...
Keep reading to learn of cacao’s benefits and how it differs from chocolate. The Difference Between Chocolate and Cacao Chocolate is usually a highly processed candy treat. While chocolate contains cacao (often as cocoa powder), it also often includes a host of other not-so-healthy ingredients...
Chamomile is a type of flowering herb that is commonly used for its medicinal properties. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is a member of the daisy family. The herb has a mild, apple-like taste and is often consumed as an herbal tea. It is believed to have calming and ...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of flavanol-containing tea, Cocoa and apple products on body composition and blood lipids: Exploring t... Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses support the benefits of flavanols on cardiometabolic health, but the factors...
The tea plant Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze is the source of commercially grown tea, belongs to the genus Camellia (Theaceae), and has numerous secondary metabolites that give rich flavours and health benefits. However, the genetic bases for the biosynthesis and rich accumulation of all form...
1. Nettle tea Stinging nettle leaves and flowers can be dried, and the dried leaves can be steeped and made into a tea. There are many variations of nettle tea recipes that feature a number of other herbs like raspberry leaf,echinaceaorgoldenseal. ...
Kola nut has FDA GRAS status and is used in the food industry. The high amine content may be related to oral and GI cancers observed among habitual chewers of kola nut.Scientific FamilyMalvaceae (mallow) Sterculiaceae (Cocoa)BotanyC. acuminata is a moderately large evergreen tree (20 m) ...