Polyphenols are found in plant‐based foods and beverages, notably apples, berries, citrus
fruit, plums, broccoli, cocoa, tea and coffee and many others. There is substantial …

The interest in possible health benefits of flavonoids has increased owing to their potent
antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities observed in vitro. Nevertheless, the …

Background Cocoa the food of the Gods, has served the mankind from several decades. The
consumption of the cocoa based products is increasing day by day. In fact, the high …

" This new textbook combines a breadth of information about positive psychology with
reflective questions, critical commentary and up to date research. It is written in a witty …

CHOCOLATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY This second edition provides information on
recent advances in the science and technology of chocolate manufacture and the entire …

Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Flavonoids, including catechin,
epicatechin, and procyanidins predominate in antioxidant activity. The tricyclic structure of …

Peru is one of the leading exporters of organic cacao beans in the world. However, the
accumulation of heavy metals in cacao beans represents a problem for cocoa bean export …

Background A plant-based diet protects against chronic oxidative stress-related diseases.
Dietary plants contain variable chemical families and amounts of antioxidants. It has been …

Diets rich in polyphenols are epidemiologically associated with lower risk of developing
some age-related diseases in humans. This apparent disease-protective effect of …

Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play an important role in the etiology of Cardiovascular
Disease (CVD). This position paper, written by collaboration between the Israel Heart …