Congestive heart failure is one of the most serious and dangerous conditions you can develop. It occurs after years of struggling with high blood pressure and/or cardiovascular [...]
Category: chocolate
Enjoy these two Valentine’s Day “indulgences” all year long!
Today, on Valentine’s Day, you may indulge in some dark chocolate and red wine. But, really, you should enjoy these treats all year long, as they offer some pretty impressive health benefits. [...]
The sweet treat you can indulge in guilt-free
As you get ready for All Hallows Eve, I recommend stocking up on dark chocolate for those little ghosts and goblins ringing your doorbell and knocking on your door. And go ahead and set some [...]
Five tips for avoiding a heart attack this winter
A new study published in the JAMA Cardiology came away with interesting findings about the connection between cold weather and an increased risk for a heart attack. But, there’s one glaringly [...]
The decadent treat linked to five major health benefits
Halloween isn’t until the end of the month, but I say go ahead and give into your chocolate craving — any time of year. In fact, research shows that indulging in chocolate several times a week [...]
Enjoy health benefits of “pumpkin spice” year-round
Happy Halloween! Of course, October 31st falls halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice, when darkness begins to set in earlier. Years and years ago on these dark, fall [...]
A rich, healthy alternative for your advent calendar
As I have reported many times, chocolate is highly nutritious for many different reasons. But it’s important to remember, not all chocolate is created equal. When it comes to health benefits, the [...]
Is the world running out of our favorite treat?
I don’t want to scare you (11 days early). But the world may be running out of the cacao bean used to make chocolate. Between changes in the climate and increasingly difficult growing conditions, [...]