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11/28/2024
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By HRS Editors
Enjoy a delicious cup of HOT COCOA, an energizing superfood bursting with antioxidants
Hot cocoa is a delicious, indulgent treat, but if you make it with the right ingredients, it can give you an energy boost when you’re dealing with an emergency. (h/t to Healthline.com) Where does cocoa come from? Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing cocoa butter or its fat content. Experts believe that the […]
04/17/2024
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By HRS Editors
DARK SECRETS: Your dark chocolate may contain lead and cadmium
For people with a sweet tooth who are worried about their sugar intake, dark chocolate may seem like a healthier alternative to other sugary treats like cookies or milk chocolate. After all, many studies have suggested that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help boost overall well-being. Additionally, dark chocolate contains relatively low […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Compost made from cocoa pod waste better than inorganic fertilizers at improving soil quality
Most people know that chocolates come from the cocoa tree; however, only the seeds of the tree are used, with most industries discarding the husks that house these seeds. However, a study published in the OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences may breathe new life into these husks, thanks to rot fungi – which can be used […]
06/09/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cocoa pod waste shown to produce high-quality compost
Rot fungi can be used to produce high-quality composts from cocoa pod husks, making them an effective replacement for inorganic fertilizers, in a study published in the OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences. The study, led by researchers from the Hasanuddin University in Indonesia, identified which species of rot fungi were able to render phosphate soluble, as well […]
05/25/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Eating REAL chocolate may lower your blood pressure, study suggests
A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To carry out […]
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