Most people associate chocolate with junk foods, and undesirable health effects such as obesity, acne and cavities. The truth is that science has, and continues to validate that chocolate can provide beneficial properties making it a great addition to an effective wellness regimen. Here are just a few recent studies that highlight some key findings.
Previous studies had found that the high flavonoids content of dark chocolate has protective properties against cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke. It is also linked to improved vascular function and decreased blood pressure.
Recently a gentleman whose company promotes ORAC testing told us that the Xocai™ products are the “Cadillac” in the ORAC world. He stated that more people call him with questions about the Xocai™ products than any other products in the marketplace.
When it comes to eating healthy and losing weight, we’ve been focusing on the wrong set of numbers, says nutritionist Keri Glassman, R.D. This month, Glassman launches a revolutionary way of eating in her new book, The O2 Diet, which is based on the foods that have the highest antioxidant activity levels. This plan will make it super-simple for you to shed pounds, look fabulous, boost your energy, and amp up your brainpower.
It’s the time of year when many people want to curl up with a steamy mug of hot cocoa. What chocolate lover doesn’t want to sip a mega-calorie concoction of high cholesterol saturated fats mixed with cavity causing sugars?
For most of us, a mere taste of chocolate on our tongue can trigger a flood of fond memories: our first Hershey Kiss, licking chocolate ice cream off our wrist during the summer, dipping our fingers into rich chocolate frosting meant for a birthday cake. But hardly any of us think of chocolate as good
The “chocolate cure” for emotional stress is getting new support from a clinical trial published online in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research.
This is the study that started the buzz about dark chocolate actually being good for you. It is also holds a strong statement that one must have the right kind of chocolate. Just because it says “dark” does not mean it is good for you. The key is to take in between 600-900mg of cocoa flavanols daily to see any benefit. When choosing chocolate for the health benefits, make sure the final product is tested and certified for it’s flavanol content.
Dr. David Katz Q: I drink juice that contains the Brazilian açaí berry. The claims are impressive—I’ve heard people say it has helped them lower their blood pressure to the point where they no longer need medication. What do you think? — Anonymous, Mesa, Arizona A: I am often asked about these exotic beverages. There are now so [...]
April 20, 2009 A “True” Comparison, by Doctor Steven Warren, M.D., D.P.A. -Xocai Healthy Antioxidant Chocolate vs. TRU Chocolate – What’s the difference? I have been approached by a number of people asking my opinion on TRU Chocolate, another “healthy” chocolate being [...]
