“These findings suggest that blood pressure can be lowered through the regular consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa beverages, although higher levels of cocoa flavanols may be required than has been observed with consumption of chocolate-based cocoa flavanol-rich products,” wrote the researchers, led by Kade Davison.
Can you trust nutritional labels? Thankfully Xocai Healthy Chocolate has Brunswick Labs test and verify the flavanoid levels.
As a former Olympian and a doctor of chiropractic medicine, I work with many athletes, ranging from high school students to Olympians, all of whom are searching for a product that can give them that edge. Once I started taking Xocai, I noticed an increase in my energy level throughout my day, and a decrease in muscle soreness after an intense weight-room workout. I was astounded by how great I felt and how focused I had become.
Most people associate chocolate with junk foods, and undesirable health effects such as obesity, acne and cavities. The truth is that science has, and continues to validate that chocolate can provide beneficial properties making it a great addition to an effective wellness regimen. Here are just a few recent studies that highlight some key findings.
LeRoy Anderson, Ph.D.: “I recommend it. If they have a sugar problem, I recommend it. If they want to feel better and don’t seem to have energy, I recommend it. Everybody loves the chocolate. I would say that it is meeting my patients’ needs.”
Previous studies had found that the high flavonoids content of dark chocolate has protective properties against cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke. It is also linked to improved vascular function and decreased blood pressure.
Recently a gentleman whose company promotes ORAC testing told us that the Xocai™ products are the “Cadillac” in the ORAC world. He stated that more people call him with questions about the Xocai™ products than any other products in the marketplace.
When it comes to eating healthy and losing weight, we’ve been focusing on the wrong set of numbers, says nutritionist Keri Glassman, R.D. This month, Glassman launches a revolutionary way of eating in her new book, The O2 Diet, which is based on the foods that have the highest antioxidant activity levels. This plan will make it super-simple for you to shed pounds, look fabulous, boost your energy, and amp up your brainpower.
It’s the time of year when many people want to curl up with a steamy mug of hot cocoa. What chocolate lover doesn’t want to sip a mega-calorie concoction of high cholesterol saturated fats mixed with cavity causing sugars?
For most of us, a mere taste of chocolate on our tongue can trigger a flood of fond memories: our first Hershey Kiss, licking chocolate ice cream off our wrist during the summer, dipping our fingers into rich chocolate frosting meant for a birthday cake. But hardly any of us think of chocolate as good
