Another reason why chocolate does not have cacao’s health benefits is that its nutritional qualities are degraded through intense, high-heat processing. Raw cacao products are simply a lightly processed form or an isolated part of the cacao bean. No further ingredients are added. Some examples i...
The small size and intense chocolatey flavor of cacao nibs help give them the nickname “nature’s chocolate chips.” You can find both roasted and unroasted, or raw, cacao nibs in the health food section of many grocery stores. Health Benefits Cacao nibs contain manyantioxidants. These antiox...
Cacao benefits are well-documented. Thebioactive compoundsin this superfood have been shown to suppress inflammation and improve the body's natural defenses. Furthermore, they promote skin health, reduce diabetes risk and neutralize free radicals.Theobromine, one of the most abundant antioxidants in ...
Chocolate benefits include brain and mood enhancement, not to mention—as you'll see in the second installment of this two-part post (see "Part 2" link in story)— cardiovascular help. Photo: Dreamstime.com Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. ...
Real, dark chocolate and cacao contain numerous natural compounds offering a myriad of health benefits. No wonder that chocolate is known as “Food of the Gods."
The article discusses the composition and health benefits of cacao plant. It accounts researches that proved the antioxidant components of cacao compared to the commonly known spinach. Moreover, it looks into some facts about cacao nibs, cacao as dark choco...
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the medicinal properties of cocoa as an expectorant, diuretic, antidepressant and aphrodisiac were proclaimed—claims that are not far off from many of the current benefits of cacao touted today. But before diving into the health benefits of dark chocolate, it's...
Its history can be traced back to the ancient peoples of Central and South America. Early civilizations gave a religious significance to their beloved cocoa and their descendants still give offerings of cacao to their gods to this day. Chocolate may even have helped change the course of history...
Stories on theHealth Benefitsof consuming Cocoa Products have increasingly made the news, following the discovery that they are a rich source of catechins, which are polyphenols of the flavanol group, and which are believed to protect against heart disease, cancer, and various other medical conditio...
Cacao – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by Earl Garcia Cacao has long been revered as the “food of the gods” due to its pleasant flavor and many health benefits. Cacao trees are native to Mexico and South Amer...