Cocoapedia

It’s the kind of wishful-thinking headline chocolate lovers eat up: “7 Benefits of Dark Chocolate for Healthier Brain.” But behind the sweet clickbait there’s bitter news—it’s actually cocoa flavanols that offer health benefits. And flavanols are easily destroyed during processing. So while chocolate is definitely a tasty treat, most contain...

Cocoa flavanols are having a moment. Thanks to a growing body of rigorous scientific research, cocoa flavanols have solidified their status as cardiovascular health superstars. And consumers are taking note. Why Cocoa Flavanols are Good for Us Flavanols are plant-based powerhouses, with different forms of flavanols found in many foods...

When news broke that eating chocolate could have health benefits, sweets-eaters around the globe rejoiced—finally, a favorite treat that is actually good for us! But is this scoop too good to be true? Those reported health benefits—like supporting brain and heart health—actually come from cocoa flavanols, a naturally occurring compound...

The short answer: not really. Read on to find out why—and how to get the health benefits a different way! If you’re a dark chocolate lover, hearing that your favorite treat might boost heart health was probably a dream come true—and maybe even sounded a little too good to be...