The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit which houses the substance that later becomes chocolate or cocoa. Find out why the raw form is so healthy.

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

Dark chocolate is known to be healthier than milk or white chocolate, but there's one type of chocolate that is even better ...

An extract made from cocoa beans may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing age-related inflammation, ...

Beans are full of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients that offer multiple health benefits. Here are some of the healthiest varieties to try.

A recent study suggests that daily cocoa extract supplements may reduce inflammation in older adults. This anti-inflammatory effect, especially on a marker tied to heart disease, could explain why ...

Rich, flavorful, and antioxidant-packed all on its own, most flavor additions only take away from coffee's healthful-ness -- but not this one.

It’s a stereotype that holds true: chocolate is the quintessential comfort food. We love to eat it; we love how it makes us feel. And we love to use chocolate as a token of affection – especially ...

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 ...