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Researchers link cocoa flavanols to improved brain flow: 08/19/2008- New study suggests cocoa compounds could hold promising improvements in brain blood flow could impact cognitive behavior, offering future potential for debilitating brain conditions including dementia and stroke. Study: Dark chocolate links to vascular health benefits: 08/04/2008- Dark chocolate has come to be recognized for its flavanol antioxidant benefits, but a new study conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center has uncovered an important link to its vascular health benefits. Cocoa could be a healthy treat for diabetic patients: 05/28/2008- For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Chocolate may help reduce pre-eclampsia risk: 05/06/2008- Confectionery makers will welcome the latest study to proffer the potential health benefits of chocolate as US researchers report that pregnant women who consume ample servings of this popular confectionery may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia. Chocolate and exercise really do go together: 04/15/2008- Those of us who have long craved a glass of chocolate milk after prolonged exercise may finally have the scientific answer as to why. Barry Callebaut International Consumer Survey Finds: 03/25/2008 Americans' Love Affair With Chocolate Expanding to New Varieties Chocolate milk has scored a valuable spot on and off the court: 03/13/2008- Studies suggest the unique mix of key nutrients in chocolate milk can help refuel and rehydrate your body after exercise, making it an ideal post-exercise choice. Fall in Love with Chocolate: 01/31/2008- Chocolate is the food of love and now research reveals this sweet treat is also one that loves you back. Americans are SWEET on Hillary Clinton: 01/29/2008- A national poll reveals that of all the presidential hopefuls, Americans would most like to give Hillary a heart-shaped box of chocolates this Valentine's Day. Obama, Edwards and McCain gathered their fare share of Valentine's Day admirers as well. Chocolate cravings come from gut, not head, researchers say: 10/12/2007- A small study links the type of bacteria living in people’s digestive system to a desire for chocolate Chocolate craving when depressed: a personality marker: 10/1/2007- Study showed that chocolate was craved by half of the respondents (more so by women), judged as beneficial for depression, anxiety and irritability. Chocolate aids fatigue syndrome: 9/30/2007- Patients in a pilot study found they had less fatigue when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content than with white chocolate dyed brown. What to drink after a hard workout? Chocolate: 9/25/2007- Milk experts are beginning to believe people need something else after a hard workout in order to fully recover- protein to rebuild muscles that are torn down during exercise. That is chocolate milk! Chocolate Symposium 2007 Photos Host your own chocolate tasting: Download "how to" materials from the Chocolate Symposium 2007 Industry’s Chocolate Cognoscenti Attend CMA Symposium An Opinion of the CMA Chocolate Sympoisum…For the Love of Chocolate Learn about CMA's First Annual Chocolate Symposium held at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City in May on a blog about food. Research links skin health to cocoa flavanols, read all about it… A small piece of dark chocolate could be good for you. The Savory Side of Chocolate: The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests adding a little cocoa powder to savory dishes for a deeper, richer, complex flavor - or put in a shaker and use a dash on eggs, tomato and bean soups, sweet potato or squash for something different. Chocolate Bars - Not your parents' chocolate bar: Manufacturers experiment with new flavors and higher cocoa percentages to come up with a new class of chocolate bar. Trend Report: Chocolate Is Hot: CBS The Early Show correspondent Melinda Murphy reports on the latest rage for chocolate, from Chocolate Lounges to Chocolate Buffets. More support for dark chocolate's heart benefits: A daily treat of dark chocolate can improve overall heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, say researchers from Zurich. Dark Chocolate: A Fix for Smokers' Plumbing? Dark chocolate may improve the ability of smokers' blood vessels to expand and contract in response to the body's needs, Swiss researchers have found. Candy's role in American's calorie intake is small in comparison to other food groups: A recent review of data sources for the American Cocoa Research Institute (ARCI) on U.S. candy consumption finds candy's role in American's calorie intake is small. The Report, U.S. Candy Consumption and Contribution to Calorie Intake is included as a supplement in the November 2005 issue of Manufacturing Confectioner magazine. Chocolate Milk - a new Sports Drink? Recent research has shown that the drink is as good or better than products like Gatorade and Endurox R4 when it comes to replacing fluids and carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has most antioxidants of all forms of chocolate, study says: A study presented at Experimental Biology 2005, an annual meeting of biological scientists, indicates that cocoa powder contains more antioxidants than any other chocolate products, and that processing of chocolate decreases antioxidant content. Researchers associated with the Agricultural Research Service conducted the study. Cocoa-Rich Products: A Good Antioxidant Buy Cocoa powder contains more antioxidants than several other chocolate products from cocoa beans. Feed a need for chocolate before dessert: One of my favorite chocolate memories is the first time I had turkey mole. This Shopping Season, Look for Chocolate On the Luxury Level: Washington Post, November 27 - Once, it was enough just to unwrap a bar of chocolate and eat it. Only then should you finally taste it, feeling the chocolate melt around your tongue. Dark chocolate may reduce blood pressure, improve insulin resistance: DALLAS, July 19 - If you have high blood pressure, a daily bar-sized serving of flavonol-rich dark chocolate might lower your blood pressure and improve insulin resistance, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. Chocolate/cocoa industry provides progress report on responsible cocoa farming: WASHINGTON, DC, USA (February 14, 2005) - Efforts are moving ahead to ensure cocoa is grown responsibly, including completing development of "certification" standards for cocoa farming labor practices.
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