Eat More Dark Chocolates for Your Health

Reports say that daily consumption of 40 grams of dark chocolate may significantly change a person’s metabolism.

The implications are that subtle changes in dietary habits, such as eating dark chocolate can benefit metabolism with potential long term health benefits.

Is It Cocoa or Chocolate?

Cocoa and chocolate are different terms and are not interchangeable.

Cocoa is the non-fat component of cocoa liquor (finely ground cocoa beans) which is used in chocolate making or as cocoa powder (commonly 12% fat) for cooking and drinks. Cocoa liquor contains approximately 55% cocoa butter and together this comprises cocoa solids, often referred to on chocolate packaging.

Chocolate refers to the combination of cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, etc. into a solid food product.

Cure for Colds: Echinacea No - Chocolate Yes!

Studies show consumers should not waste their money on the over the counter Echinacea, but should buy chocolate instead. The studies found that the herbal treatment Echinacea only slightly delayed the cold symptoms.

It was found that a naturally-occurring substance in cocoa - theobromine - can prevent the key features of persistent cough.

Researchers want to find a non-drug answer with little side effects for the consumers. Chocolate seems to be a promising answer.

Give Fresh a Try

As a chocolate lover you owe it to yourself to experience and enjoy fresh gourmet chocolates.

To ensure freshness, artisan chocolatiers make make gourmet chocolates in small batches, made fresh for each order.

Fresh gourmet chocolates have an unbelievable taste with a difference you will love.