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Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols

March 11, 2023
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On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…

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Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

March 11, 2023
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On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…

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Could Chowing Down on Cocoa Fix Your Heart?

September 25, 2022
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Flavanols from cocoa have emerged as a superfood for your heart, reducing death from cardiovascular disease as well as the incidence of heart attacks and stroke. STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the first large-scale trial to evaluate the long-term effects of cocoa flavanols on heart disease, notable benefits were uncovered Those who received cocoa flavanols had a…

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The Thickest Hot Cocoa

January 2, 2022
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I’ve perfected hot cocoa. I’ve created the cup that I always wanted, but nobody else could give me. All of my life, the cocoa has been too thin and runny—too much like liquid, and I didn’t want liquid. I wanted a dense chocolate cloud in which to lose my sense of direction. To my great…

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Maintain a Healthy Weight With These Natural Antiobesity Agents

May 26, 2021
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Mother Nature is all about balance, but the pace of modern life can cause you to feel a bit tilted at times. If you’re struggling with maintaining a healthy weight—or even if you have only a few pounds to lose—these six natural antiobesity agents can help you shift the scale into equilibrium. 1. Cinnamon This…

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