Arboretum uses February to celebrate chocolate

Hundreds of visitors sampled a sweet variety of chocolate items at the Morton Arboretum's Chocolate Expo Sunday. The arboretum will host chocolate-themed events throughout the month of February.

Cocoa as a healthy ingredient in bars and beverages potential for growth

Cocoa, an antioxidant-rich raw ingredient for chocolate is “set to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food”, according to Julian Mellentin, director of UK consultancy, New Nutrition Business. His company is a leading provider of analysis and insight into the global nutrition business. He said that cocoa was at a [...]

Chocolate shown to protect against colon cancer: study

Not only is chocolate a sweet treat for the stomach, new research suggests that cocoa can help protect against intestinal diseases like colon cancer.

Antioxidant Deficiencies And Infertility

A lack of antioxidants can cause oxidative stress which may be at the root of much male and female infertility especially when blood flow is poor.

Antioxidant-rich foods can prevent diabetes and heart disease

London, Jan 16 : People who eat a diet rich in foods containing powerful antioxidants not only lower their risk of developing heart disease but can slash their cholesterol and even get diabetes under control, suggest experts.