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How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes

NPR  

A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes toggle caption Dulin/Getty Images The idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer health benefits is not new. Now, a new study finds people who have a habit of eating a little dark chocolate — about an ounce per day — have a 21% lower risk of developing …

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Chocolate prices to keep rising as West Africa’s cocoa crisis deepens
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chocolate prices to keep rising as West Africa’s cocoa crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

Long the world’s undisputed cocoa powerhouses, accounting for more than 60 percent of global supply, Ghana and its West African neighbour Ivory Coast are both facing catastrophic harvests this season. In its most sobering assessment to date, according to data compiled since 2018 and obtained by Reuters, Ghana’s cocoa marketing board Cocobod estimates that 590,000 hectares of plantations have been …

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Eating some chocolate really might be good for you – here’s what the research says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Eating some chocolate really might be good for you – here’s what the research says

Salon  

Although it always makes me scoff slightly to see Easter eggs making their first appearance in supermarkets at the end of December, there are few people who aren't delighted to receive a bit of chocolate every year. Eating dark chocolate may also reduce blood pressure, which is another risk factor for developing arterial disease, and prevent formation of clots which …

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Is CHOCOLATE getting more expensive than ever? Here's why your favorite treat might be hit by inflation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Is CHOCOLATE getting more expensive than ever? Here's why your favorite treat might be hit by inflation

Daily Mail  

Chocolate lovers should be prepared to pay more than ever for their favorite treat. Cocoa prices have been rising since the end of 2022 and are up to an all-time high of nearly $6,000 per metric ton as of February 2024 Multiple factors such as weather, disease, and government play roles in the reasons behind the price increase in cocoa …

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Cocoa To Black Grapes, 5 Foods That Enhance Your Memory And Cognition
1 year, 3 months ago

Cocoa To Black Grapes, 5 Foods That Enhance Your Memory And Cognition

News 18  

Want to explore ways to boost your brainpower? Flavonoid-rich foods have positively impacted cognitive function and mental health. Moderate cocoa consumption can enhance cognitive function, making it a beneficial choice for brain health. The presence of a healthy compound in these delicious fruits contributes to enhancing memory and improving overall cognitive health. They are a rich source of flavonoids, resveratrol …

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Cognition in older adults can be improved by daily supplements: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Cognition in older adults can be improved by daily supplements: Study

Hindustan Times  

New research shows that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults. "There's an urgent need for safe and affordable interventions to protect cognition against decline in older adults," said Laura D. Baker, Ph.D., professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and co-principal investigator of the trial, along with Mark Espeland, Ph.D., …

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Cocoa-based supplements cuts risk of dying from heart disease by a THIRD
2 years, 9 months ago

Cocoa-based supplements cuts risk of dying from heart disease by a THIRD

Daily Mail  

A cocoa supplement made by Mars may cut the risk of dying from heart disease, if research is to be believed. Results showed participants given the cocoa-extract were 27 per cent less likely to die of heart disease. Earlier studies have suggested flavanols — compounds found in plant-based food, including cocoa, tea and berries — improve blood pressure and blood …

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