Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure 7/9/2010 - According to a new meta-analysis published last month in the BMC Medicine journal, dark chocolate may help to reduce blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension (1). Compared to control groups, chocolate-eaters had an average reduction in...
Lowers blood pressure Lowers cortisol (body’s main stress hormone) levels Boosts mood Reduces the risk of stroke and developing heart disease Improves memory by improving blood flow to the brain Improves cognitive performance. Increases energy levels Pretty amazing, right!? Oh! You can also use ...
lowers blood pressure improves digestion Other ways to use raw cacao: For a sweet, healthy treat, I top plain Greek yogurt with organic chocolate sauce and raw cacao nibs on top. They provide a bold crunch that makes a nice snack! Chrystal from Happy Mothering suggests putting raw cacao in...
Diabetes –The flavonols in dark chocolate improve insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure. The antioxidants in cacao help suppress colon cancer, improve brain function, and relieve diarrhea. Purchase some of this heart-healthy and to-die-for chocolate from the Grenada Chocolate Company. Sailing...
Cacao is rich in antioxidants, helps improve heart health, lowers blood pressure, and boosts brain function. What is the difference between cacao and cocoa? Cacao is the raw form, while cocoa is processed. Which countries are the largest producers of cacao, and how does this affect the global...
These methodological limitations mean that claims for prevention of CVD are based on projection of changes in known risk factors for CVD rather than establishing actual changes in disease, and while epidemiological studies suggest that long-term consumption of flavonoids in general lowers the risk of ...
Recent studies of Theobroma cacao genetics indicated that the plant originated in the upper basin of the Amazon and its headwaters in Peru, Ecuador, Columbia and Brazil. It was distributed by humans throughout Central America and Mesoamerica. Wild cocoa
Lovewebsitenotes that cacao contains as many as 700 polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce bad cholesterol levels, slash blood pressure rates, and mitigate the hardening of arteries. This, in turn, improves blood circulation and lowers the odds of stroke and other cardiovascula...