A new study sponsored by The Hershey Co. in conjunction with Cornell University and Brunswick Laboratories confirms all products containing natural cocoa have flavanol antioxidants. The study also ...

Over the past ten years, dark chocolate and cocoa have become recognized through numerous studies for flavanol antioxidant benefits. In a study published this month in the Journal of Agricultural and ...

Many chocolate products contain "concerning" levels of potentially dangerous heavy metals, according to new research by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports tested 48 popular chocolate products for ...

Possible health benefits of cocoa powder include decreased inflammation, improved heart and brain health, and blood sugar and weight management. People make cocoa powder by crushing cocoa beans and ...

Just in time for Halloween, Consumer Reports reported Wednesday it found “concerning levels” of heavy metals in some chocolate products, including Hershey’s Cocoa. The non-profit consumer group is ...

Boy, it's a good time to be a dark-chocolate lover. We've noted before the growing evidence that a daily dose of the bitter bean may help reduce blood pressure. There also seems to be a link between a ...

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Chocolate products inconsistently use “cacao” versus “cocoa.” They can both be healthy in moderation and even offer antioxidant properties but can be high in calories. If you buy chocolate, you’ve ...