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 ...

Add cocoa powder to foods. A spoonful of cocoa powder can be a healthy way to satisfy a chocolate craving. Brown recommends stirring cocoa powder into yogurt for a dessert-inspired breakfast. Or add ...

Many chocolate lovers already know that cacao is the heart of every chocolate treat. But cacao is more than just flavor. It also contains compounds linked to mood, circulation and sexual health. From ...

If you’ve ever needed an excuse to love chocolate even more, this might be it. Cacao powder, the pure and unprocessed form of cocoa, isn’t just a delight for your taste buds; it’s quickly becoming a ...

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.

Chocolate treats have long been seen as a guilty pleasure. But what if we told you the ingredient is actually your skin’s secret weapon? While your sweet tooth might crave a square of dark stuff after ...

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 ...

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 is a common belief that when food undergoes various forms of processing, the health benefits of that food are greatly reduced. A team of scientists at the Pennsylvania State University have found ...

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What is it about chocolate that soothes the soul and delights the senses? Two words: cacao powder! It’s no mystery that this ancient superfood is what gives chocolate its flavor — and what gives ...