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1. Is there cadmium in your cocoa?

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*ACADEMIC medical centers, *CACAO, *CADMIUM, *HEALTH, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article offers information on the health benefits associated with eating chocolates and also mentions the advantages and disadvantages of presence of cadmium in chocolates. It mentions a study conducted by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which investigates the role of eating flavanol-enriched cocoa powder in improving measures of cognitive functioning in older people.

Published
2015

2. Should you work chocolate into your diet?

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*FLAVONOIDS, *PREVENTION of heart diseases, *ACADEMIC medical centers, *CACAO, *CARBOHYDRATES, *DIET, *HEALTH, *LOW density lipoproteins, *NUTRITIONAL requirements, *THOUGHT & thinking, *WEIGHT gain, *SATURATED fatty acids, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article discusses the health benefits of cocoa flavanols that are naturally-occurring bioactive compounds found in the cocoa beans of the fruit produced by the cacao tree. It mentions that flavanols are type of plant nutrient found in several foods and drinks such as tea, red wine, and blueberries. It notes that flavanols in cocoa can help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain, and heart, and fight cell damage.

Published
2015

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