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Clinical Nutrition Series – #1: Cocoa = good for your heart! by Aletheia C. Posted Sun 15 Nov 2009 12:00am remembered this article I read recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition about the positive effects of cocoa powder for the heart, and decided to make myself feel better by writing about it. I present to you Clinical Nutrition Series Post #1 – Cocoa for the heart!! Study shows regular consumption of cocoa powder good for the heart (Barcelona Read on »

Winter is back.. we need hot cocoa, Healthy hot cocoa by Amy R. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 05 Mar 2010 8:01am healthy version: 1 cup low fat milk 1 TBL Agave syrup (or honey) (if your kids are used to Nesquik or other sweeter cocoas, you may want to use 2 TBL 2 TBL cocoa powder (the 100% cocoa powder) Mix together over the stove, or in the microwave until warm and dissolved. If you love chocolate you will be happy to know a few things: Although Read on »

Cocoa Puffs are Making Me Cuckoo - New Flavor of Cocoa Puffs Uses Peanut Flour! by Jennifer O. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:37pm

1 Comment We went to my not so favorite local grocery chain to do some basic shopping yesterday, and made an amazingly disturbing discovery. On occasion, we get Cocoa Puffs, since it is safe and chocolaty, and I sometimes even enjoy it myself. My twins were with me, and spotted this new flavor of Cocoa Puffs - chocolate and vanilla. Excited by a cocoa Read on »

Unsweetened Cocoa Delivers Better Benefits Than Sugary Cocoa by Connie Bennett Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 18 Dec 2008 8:11pm , we keep hearing about all the benefits of dark chocolate or cacao, which contain a large amount of antioxidants or flavinoids -- perhaps even more so than green tea, red wine... revealed that unsweetened cocoa improves blood vessels (helps with your heart function) better than sugary cocoa for overweight patients. (For those of you who understand medical Read on »

Cocoa’s Heart Healthy Mechanism Identified by WorldHealth.net Posted Tue 15 Feb 2011 12:22am Foods | A number of previous studies have identified a role for cocoa to exert cardiovascular benefits, most notably via the food’s rich... examined the effects of cacao polyphenols such as (−)-epicatechin, (+)-catechin, and procyanidin B2 and C1 in human intestinal cells. The team discovered that the polyphenols Read on »

Resveratrol in Cocoa Powders by Cindy M. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:05am The industry is abuzz. Cocoa powder has the goods. Resveratrol compounds, that is. Researchers have found in cocoa powder the flavan-3-ol polyphenol class of antioxidants..., word to the wise. Ask for raw, non-alkalized cocoa if you want the most nutritional bang per serving. And, hey, why wouldn't you, as this cocoa offers antioxidants you can Read on »

Home For the Holidays Day 7: Dairy Free Hot Cocoa by Land Animal Posted Sun 19 Dec 2010 6:07pm that had time to whip up in the kitchen today was some delicious vegan hot cocoa: Dairy Free Hot Cocoa via The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 5 cups water 1 cup coconut milk 6 tablespoons maple syrup 6 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Instructions: Place all Read on »

Flavanol-rich Cocoa Consumption Improves Blood Flow to the Brain by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Wed 27 May 2009 11:39pm the nutritional and medical potential of cocoa flavanols. Mars' commitment to rigorous scientific research of cocoa and flavanols is evidenced by more than 100 peer-reviewed research... flavanols in cocoa. The high-flavanol cocoa powders made using the Mars Cocoapro® process are thoroughly characterized in terms of nutrient content, as well as standardized Read on »

Resveratrol - cocoa and dark chocolate second strongest dietary source by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 15 Oct 2008 3:06pm Hershey’s Center for Health and Nutrition announced the publication of a study that shows resveratrol, the compound often associated with the health benefits of red wine, is also found in cocoa and dark chocolate products. In the September 24, 2008 edition of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that cocoa powder, baking [...] Read on »

Another economic decision, cocoa ... by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:17pm chocolate.” http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26788143/ Technorati Tags: Hersheys, FDA, nutrition, cocoa butter, vegetable oil, chocolate ... Another economic decision, cocoa butter — the ingredient famous for giving chocolate its creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture has been replaced with vegetable oil. The FDA Read on »