Many cocoa products are contaminated with heavy metals
Many cocoa foods contain lead and cadmium. THE ESSENTIAL Cadmium and lead are heavy metals that are dangerous to health. ...
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Cocoa May Help Preserve Cognitive Abilities
Cocoa extract supplements boost the cognitive abilities of seniors who eat poor-quality diets, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Cocoa ...
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How to choose the right cocoa at the supermarket according to a dietician
© Shutterstock / Valeri VatelCocoa powder is not just for children's hot chocolates: it has many benefits for young and ...
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Chocolate: science has understood why we can’t resist it
For many, chocolate is simply irresistible. Researchers at the University of Leed have managed to explain why we melt in ...
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Hypertension: cocoa to reduce the risk?
Because it lowers blood pressure in healthy adults, cocoa consumption may be a treatment for hypertension, a study has found. ...
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Cocoa would protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai (New York) conducted a study on genetically modified mice with ...
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Multiple sclerosis: the benefits of cocoa
© Getty ImagesDrinking a cup of cocoa, a drink rich in flavonoids known for their anti-inflammatory effects, could be a ...
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Cocoa may slow cognitive decline
© istockTo keep a good memory, eat chocolate! The trick seems too good to be true, at a time when ...
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Cocoa and dried fruits, good for the brain and health
Cocoa flavanols boost brain oxygenation and cognition in adults. Eating nuts is linked to better diet quality and good markers ...
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Cocoa facilitates sports recovery
The flavanols, contained in cocoa and dark chocolate, are said to contribute to faster oxygen absorption which promotes better blood ...
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Easter chocolate: in moderation, good for the heart and the brain
The chocolate egg hunt is an opportunity to treat yourself to little sweet treats. Often presented as too sweet and ...
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Cocoa: a component of its beans would stimulate memory
Supplementing your diet with cocoa flavanols improves cognitive performance in the elderly and preserves memory. But beware of the abuse ...
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Chocolate, in moderation, is an ally for health
Fat, sweet, chocolate, consumed in moderation, is a good ally for our health by reducing heart risks or even fighting ...
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Eating chocolate is good for the heart
Eating chocolate once a week would reduce the risk of developing heart disease. THE ESSENTIAL Eating chocolate once a week ...
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Cocoa would be good for the arteries
According to a new study, cocoa improves the ability to walk in people with arterial problems. And this, because it ...
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Cocoa to prevent heart disease?
Cocoa is good for our health. It would have effects on certain cardio-metabolic biomarkers, according to the results of a ...
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Multiple sclerosis: drinking hot chocolate a day reduces fatigue
Cocoa, rich in flavonoids, would help reduce the physical and psychological fatigue suffered by the majority of people with multiple ...
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Does drinking cocoa make us smarter?
© Getty Images / EyeEmAll nutritionists know that cocoa beans have a remarkable content of flavonoids, with antioxidant properties. A ...
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Cocoa, an anti-stress shock!
© ThinsktockDid you know ? Cocoa is closely observed by scientists who have so far counted up to 800 molecules ...
Read moreCocoa would protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, New York, conducted a study in genetically modified mice with ...
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Good news: cocoa powder helps us lose weight
© Getty ImagesTo lose weight, it is not the "super-foods" that are lacking: we immediately think of coffee (with caffeine), ...
Read moreMultiple sclerosis: the benefits of cocoa
© Getty ImagesDrinking a cup of cocoa, a drink rich in flavonoids known for their anti-inflammatory effects, could be an ...
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Nutrition: discover bitter cocoa
How is bitter cocoa made? The cocoa beans are roasted, then crushed to extract the cocoa mass. Pressed, the latter ...
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Cocoa is said to have a positive effect on the brain
According to a recent study from the University of Illinois, the flavanols present in cocoa strengthen the blood vessels in ...
Read moreCocoa could curb cognitive decline
© istockTo keep a good memory, eat chocolate! The trick seems too good to be true at a time when ...
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Bitter cocoa chocolate cake recipe
Follow the instruction and recipes by our nutritionist below to make Bitter cocoa chocolate cake recipe Practical informationTotal time: 20 ...
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Saint Pierre fillet, morels, green asparagus, cocoa nibs tuile and yellow wine sauce
So easy and tasty recipe to make Saint Pierre fillet, morels, green asparagus, cocoa nibs tuile and yellow wine sauce ...
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Raw strawberries, pistachio emulsion and cocoa nibs
Practical informationTotal time: 20 min Preparation time: 20 min Number of people: 4 Difficulty: Easy Cost: Economical Type of cooking: ...
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