Chocolate + Health: The Power of Chocolate
 Finally! Something that tastes good might actually be good for you. A growing body of research suggests chocolate’s potential power as a "nutraceutical". Packed with high quality polyphenol antioxidants called flavanols, chocolate may slow the process of aging and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. In fact, the quality and quantity of antioxidants in dark chocolate is often even higher than tea and red wine. Chocolate has also been shown to have positive effects on cholesterol, protect against dementia, strokes and diabetes, and even help stop tooth decay!
Check out some of the latest health news:
A Daily Dose of Chocolate Could Improve Your Workouts
- Huffington Post 3.24.16>>>
Health Benefits of Chocolate: Habitual Consumption 'Positively Associated with Brain Function'
- Medical Daily 2.20.16>>>
Chocolate, Chocolate, it's Good for your Health, Study Finds
- NPR 6.19.2015>>>
More evidence that chocolate may be good for the heart, say researchers
- The Guardian 6.15.2015 >>>
To Improve Memory, Consider Chocolate
- New York Times 10.26.14 >>>
Thank Your Gut Bacteria for Making Chocolate Healthy
- NPR 3.18.14>>>
Association between Chocolate Consumption and Fatness in European Adolescents
- Nutrition 2.14 >>>
Why is Dark Chocolate Good for You? Thank Your Microbes
- Scientific American 3.19.14 >>>
Dark Chocolate ‘Good for the Heart’ Study Suggests
- Medical News Today 2.28.1 >>>
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Finally! Something that tastes good might actually be good for you. A growing body of research suggests chocolate’s potential power as a "nutraceutical". Packed with high quality polyphenol antioxidants called flavanols, chocolate may slow the process of aging and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. In fact, the quality and quantity of antioxidants in dark chocolate is often even higher than tea and red wine. Chocolate has also been shown to have positive effects on cholesterol, protect against dementia, strokes and diabetes, and even help stop tooth decay!