The results for the participants who consumed 60 percent
cacao chocolate showed that the brain was more alert and attentive after consumption.
Not exact matches
In Portland, we've paired up with Xocolatl de Davíd, Alma, Woodblock, Missionary
Chocolate, and Cocanú to capture the Pacific Northwest's obsession with quality roasts and collaboration, and in Los Angeles we worked with Compartés, ChocoVivo, Twenty - Four Blackbirds, Ococoa, and Bar au Chocolat to
show off a uniquely Southern Californian approach to
cacao excellence.
Recent research
shows that a modest intake of high -
cacao chocolate (30 g of at least 70 %
cacao chocolate) can help reduce blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity during pregnancy without affecting weight gain.
Research
shows that
cacao and
chocolate were used as remedies for other medicines in Mesoamerica, a practice that travelled to Europe in the mid 16th century.
One study
shows that
cacao which is the dark
chocolate's main ingredient contains more antioxidants activity, polyphenols, and flavanols than other fruits tested including blueberries and Acai berries (11).
Numerous studies have
shown cacao and dark
chocolate to promote heart health, reduce blood pressure, and reduce inflammation.