Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose. They may help increase "good" (HDL) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Fermentation and roasting can ...

Cocoa trees grow within 20 degrees of the equator. There are two types of cocoa: forastero and criollo. Forastero is used for bulk cocoa and milk chocolate. Criollo beans produce the finest and most ...

Dark chocolate contains a high concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, which are two antioxidants that have major health ...

In a typical milk chocolate bar there is 3-4% cacao. But this chocolate uses 100%. And this process uses just one ingredient: Raw cacao. The chocolate making process starts with the cacao pods. The ...

If you love unwinding with a square of dark chocolate at the end of a long day, we have great news: Your favorite treat is ...

Somebody slipped us some Cacao Sweet Nibs in place of our usual chocolate fix; now we'll never go back. Sure, we know chocolate is derived (some would say diluted) from cacao, but this sweet snack has ...

Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and has several potential health benefits. These include helping to reduce blood pressure and decrease the risk of heart disease. The Maya people in South America ...

Cacao is one of the buzziest "superfoods," but what exactly is it? An herbalist and holistic nutritionist shares cacao benefits and how to use it yourself. Enter Well+Good’s new video series, ...

I absolutely love this version of raw classic brownies with rich flavors of chocolate, and a hint of espresso. The secret to making these brownies, guilt- free and nutritious, is the additions of the ...