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Round 2: Cocoa Kicks Tea's Butt by Chris K. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:32pm Yes, another study is out and cocoa is the clear winner over tea as far as lowering blood pressure is concerned. In a study recently released in the Archives of Internal Medicine (see the free PubMed Abstract ), the polyphenols (the group composed of phenols and the more abundant and popularly known flavonoids) in cocoa products (such as dark Read on »

Grapes, Green Tea and Cocoa Help to Prevent Alzheimer's by Krista H. Posted Thu 13 Aug 2009 7:50pm This is an article I recently read fromnaturalnews.com. A nutrient found in grapes, green tea and cocoa could have a significant impact on the brain cell damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of a new study carried out by scientists at Kings College, London (UK). A research team headed by Dr Robert Williams Read on »

Hot Tea or Hot Cocoa? by Lucky V. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 25 Jan 2011 2:00pm Cold weather calls for hot beverages. Every year we switch from cold refreshing beverages to hot warming choices such as hot tea and hot chocolate. Everyone has a favorite hot beverage, particularly for the winter. Some people don’t drink tea unless it’s cold outside. Some other people switch from smoothies and fresh juices to hot cocoa during 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 »

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 »

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 »

Cocoa Flavanols Improve Vascular And Blood Pressure Measures For Coronary Artery Disease Patients by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Tue 06 Jul 2010 3:44pm and increase the number of circulating angiogenic cells in patients with heart disease. The findings indicate that foods rich in flavanols – such as cocoa products, tea, wine... of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Flavanols are phytonutrient compounds that are found naturally in apples, grapes, tea, cocoa and cherries, which account for the antioxidant Read on »

Cocoa to forestall death and improve your blood pressure by Dr. Richard Keller Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 23 Oct 2008 1:35pm There are reports out on the beneficial health effects of dark chocolate. This study compared the effects of tea vs dark chocolate/cocoa (vs neither) consumption. While both tea and cocoa contained favorable flavonoids, those folks consuming cocoa containing products experienced a improvement in their blood pressure (which would result in decreased Read on »

Chocolate maker to make medicine from cocoa by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 6:12pm . One quick note - this article is talking about cocoa which is different than cacao. Cocoa is the cooked/processed form of the chocolate plant bean. Cacao is the raw/natural form of the chocolate plant bean. Cacao is understood to be far more medicinal than cocoa, but some people say that both suck. What do you think? Thanks to tipster Milan for the link Read on »