My recent post about cocoa flavonoids got me started on the question of the differences between flavonoids, flavanoids, and flavanols. These all tend to get lumped together, but my inner nerd demands we develop the distinction. What Are Flavanoids? Flavanoids are a subclass of the antioxidant compounds known as flavonoids. More broadly called plant polyphenols, [...] Read the full article
Cocoa Flavonoids – What Ancient Civilizations Can Teach Us About Medicinal Chocolate
According to archaeologists, the human love affair with cocoa started in Mexico and South America, and dates back to at least 1250 B.C. During those times chocolate had many uses, including serving as a form of currency, and in certain ceremonial drinks. But above all, it was prized for its medicinal properties. We now know [...] Read the full article
