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Raw Cacao: Powerful Antioxidant and Disease Fighter

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The health benefits of cacao have been known for over 3000 years (Higginbotham E et al., 2015). As a matter of fact, cacao beverages were consumed by Mesoamerican elites in 1000 B.C. for their health benefits (Henderson JS et al., 2007). The main health benefits of cacao are derived from molecules called epicatechins, which are … Read more

The Importance of Healthy Snacking : Munch your way to Good Health!

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Snacking frequency, along with the energy density of snack foods, are significantly increasing among the U.S. population every year. However, snacking does not necessarily have to mean calorie excess and weight gain (Larson NI et al., 2016)! A recent study shows a significant positive correlation between healthy snack food choices, adequate diet quality and healthy … Read more