I consumed Trader Joe’s chocolate cake for 4 servings last night with 28 grams of sugar which woke me up from 12 midnight to 3 am. Salt and protein has an effect on the brain to go back to sleep as described in this fruit fly study and one author’s regimen of combo of saltContinue reading “Salt and protein to sleep and blame ‘Food Coma’ on the brain”
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How to make chocolate covered almonds
http://www.marthastewart.com/921113/how-make-chocolate-covered-almonds Preparation Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring until fully melted. Stir the almonds into the chocolate, and toss until well coated. Place the chocolate covered almonds onto a parchment covered baking sheet. Sprinkle almonds with sea salt, and set aside until the chocolate is set.
Chocolates for heart health
Cocoa and chocolate contain a large amount of antioxidants (flavinoids). Cocoa and dark chocolate may keep high blood pressure down and reduce the blood’s ability to clot, thus the risk of stroke and heart attacks may be reduced. The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will be the most beneficial. According to an ItalianContinue reading “Chocolates for heart health”
Dark chocolate with coconut butter and coconut sugar, anti-anxiety drug
Science now shows that chocolate may be good for you. Five chemical compounds contained in raw, unadulterated chocolate are highlighted to show exactly what they are and how they work. First, antioxidant polyphenols that neutralize free radicals provide some of the most compelling aspects of eating chocolate because they can reduce processes associated with theContinue reading “Dark chocolate with coconut butter and coconut sugar, anti-anxiety drug”
Influence of conching temperature; Maltitol sugar alcohol in prebiotic milk chocolate containing inulin
European Food Research and Technology (Online First™), 2012 Changes in food consumption habits and the developments set forth in the area of health and nutrition also change consumer expectations and demands. Sugar-free foodstuffs and products that have prebiotic activity are among the primary features of such expectations and demands. In the present study, the effectsContinue reading “Influence of conching temperature; Maltitol sugar alcohol in prebiotic milk chocolate containing inulin”