Chocolate and cocoa contain a high level of flavanoids and/or antioxidants, specifically epicatechin , which may have beneficial cardiovascular effects on health. The ingestion of flavonol-rich cocoa is associated with acute elevation of circulating nitric oxide, enhanced flow-mediated vasodilation, and increased microcirculation. . According to research at Cornell University, cocoa powder has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green tea. It also contains magnesium, iron, chromium, vitamin C, and zinc.
Prolonged intake of flavonol-rich cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits, though it should be noted that this refers to raw cocoa and to a lesser extent, dark chocolate, since flavonoids degrade during cooking and alkalizing processes. Milk chocolate’s addition of whole milk reduces the overall cocoa content per ounce while increasing saturated fat levels, possibly negating some of cocoa’s heart-healthy potential benefits. Nevertheless, studies have still found short term benefits in LDL cholesterol levels from dark chocolate consumption.
This is why Dr. Nirvana has formulated a product, which she refers to as her “Yum, Yum Truffles”, to contain simple, whole food ingredients that not only taste delicious, but also contain the health benefits of chocolate’s antioxidant power. There is no cooking or heating in the formulation of the Truffles; therefore, the maximum potential of the antioxidants and other nutrients are maintained. The recipe includes organic cocoa powder, organic cocoa butter, and organic agave nectar. ..that’s it. So healthy, so decadent, and oh so delicious! Chocolate lovers rejoice, there’s no better excuse to eat chocolate than Dr. Nirvana’s Yum Yum Truffles!
For more information on ordering your own Yum Yum Truffles, please contact Dr. Nirvana directly at DrNirvana@DrNirvana.com.