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Monday, March 19, 2007

COCOA

Cocoa prevents diet-induced obesity in rats

Cocoa prevents diet-induced obesity in rats fed a high fat diet by affecting genes involved in fat production according to a recent study from Japan.

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By Larry Hobbs on Mon, Mar 19, 2007 4:50 am | [9] comments

COCOA

Five tablespoons of cocoa per day increased HDL levels by 24%

People taking 26 grams of cocoa—the amount in five tablespoons of cocoa—increased their HDL cholesterol levels by 24 percent after three months according to study from Japan.

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Tuesday, October 05, 2004

Cocoa powder increases insulin levels an average of 28% more than other flavors

Cocoa powder increases insulin release an average of 28 percent more than other flavors according to a recent study.

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