dark chocolate

A new study suggests that dark chocolate and cocoa powder may be the next "super foods" thanks to their high antioxidant content and capacity.

Forget fruit juice - chocolate could be an even better way to boost your health, new research shows. Dark chocolate and cocoa have more anti-oxidant capacity than fruit juice, according to a study released Sunday in the Chemistry Central Journal.

An ingredient in dark chocolate could help diabetics reduce high cholesterol levels, a study claims.

(Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions) Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered that a compound in dark chocolate may protect the brain after a stroke by increasing cellular signals already known to shield nerve cells from damage.

Yet another fine reason to love Italy...
Italian researchers have just announced that consuming moderate amounts of dark chocolate can significantly reduce levels of a C-reactive protein.

Dark chocolate may prevent heart disease!