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 ...

Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose. They may help increase "good" (HDL) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Fermentation and roasting can ...

Here's how to make your chocolate indulgence a healthy part of your diet.

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.

If you love unwinding with a square of dark chocolate at the end of a long day, we have great news: Your favorite treat is actually doing your heart good. New research shows that dark ...

A new research finds that dark chocolate could be a possible ally for heart and liver health. Scientists are particularly ...

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 ...

Cocoa has long ceased to be just a warming treat: it is increasingly often classified as superfood. In her talk with SB TV, dietitian ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich — a public research university in Zürich, Switzerland — have developed a type of chocolate that makes use of an agricultural waste stream and is more sustainable and ...

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 ...