Once an elixir of the regal and wealthy, modern day foodies and health buffs are discovering the benefits of cacao and cocoa powder. Cacao has been used for wellness, culinary and ceremonial purposes ...

Any chocolate lover can probably tell you that cacao is the most important ingredient in any chocolate confection. But not only does cacao hold the key to chocolate’s rich and seductive flavor but it ...

Fans of chocolate, rejoice! Here’s another win to celebrate, and just in time for the holidays. Cocoa extract has been shown to have cognitive benefits for older adults, according to new research.

It is a common belief that when food undergoes various forms of processing, the health benefits of that food are greatly reduced. A team of scientists at the Pennsylvania State University have found ...

It is widely believed that when foods undergo processing, their health benefits are reduced. But that is not true for cocoa, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers, who conducted a new ...

Researchers from Brown as well as Brigham and Women’s Hospital found small but significant links between cocoa consumption and cardiovascular health benefits. The study, led by Xiaochen Lin GS with ...

Share on Pinterest Daily cocoa extract supplements may improve cognition among older people consuming a poor-quality diet, a new study suggests. John Seaton Callahan/Getty Images Daily cocoa extract ...

It’s a stereotype that holds true: chocolate is the quintessential comfort food. We love to eat it; we love how it makes us feel. And we love to use chocolate as a token of affection – especially ...

Even if you hit the gym daily, sitting for hours can still stress your heart. New research shows flavanol-rich foods and drinks, like cocoa, tea, berries, and apples, help protect your arteries, ...

What is it about chocolate that soothes the soul and delights the senses? Two words: cacao powder! It’s no mystery that this ancient superfood is what gives chocolate its flavor — and what gives ...

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