Does cocoa/dark chocolate supplementation have favorable effect on body weight, body mass index and waist circumference? A systematic review, meta-analysis and dose-response of randomized clinical trials. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018;0:1-14....
A cup of hot cocoa may contain some potentially helpful components, but it's also still heavy in sugar and fat. Also,excessively drinking hot chocolatebefore bedtime can cause a sugar surge andinterrupt your sleep. Overindulging in chocolate can also result in weight gain and other health issue...
I tried something brand new there, white coffee. I had never even heard of white coffee, but it’s coffee roasted at a lower temperature, and the beans turn white. The drink I got with the white coffee was soo delicious. Even if it did blow my mind that it was all white, haha! F...
Many of you have asked us: Does sugar cause acne? The short answer is, “Yes.” But just how it does so is a bit more complicated. If you eat one chocolate chip cookie, for example, that doesn’t mean you’re going to break out in the next couple of hours. But your overall die...
Does Chocolate Go Bad? As a general rule, chocolate doesn't really go bad. Since it contains fat, it can theoretically spoil, but cocoa butter (the fat of the cacao bean) is incredibly shelf-stable. Therefore when stored in a cool, dry place, chocolate can last for a decade or longer...
Studies in humans and animal models have shown that dietary interventions rich in plant polyphenols may alleviate stress or anxiety and mitigate cognitive decline.1,2,3Cocoa, green tea, blueberries and grapes contain flavanols, a subclass of plant polyphenols with pleiotropic roles in neuroprotection,...
According to theUSDA Food Composition Databases, the highest amounts of vitamin K are found in wild rice, which contains 3 micrograms of vitamin K per cup. One cup of long-grain brown rice has 1.1 micrograms of vitamin K. Unfortunately, long-grain, enriched white rice doesn't contain any ...
and bell peppers are good choices. Coldwater fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids are also healthy choices. Eat more calcium-rich beans, almonds, and dark leafy greens. These foods contain compounds that combat inflammation. Some women report that eating this way can help ease menstrual ...
Everybody loves chocolate. A cup of cocoa before going to bed or a Mars bar on the bus – the British are obsessed with it. The average Briton eats 10kg of chocolate a year. Women eat far more chocolate than men, an amazing 67% of total chocolate consumption. And the most popular sna...
Chocolate date sauce –blend dates, cocoa powder, and coconut oil; amazingly tasty!It only takes a few new go-to treats to restore your appreciation and enjoyment for desserts, like raw cakes, homemade treats, and even sweet sauces. It requires some research, planning, and effort — but ...