Montezuma's Bar Library, Chocolate Bars In Various Flavours, Gluten Free, 5 x 90g Bars (450g Total)

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Participants with higher chocolate consumption and higher flavanol intake from cocoa products experienced a lower risk of developing type-2 diabetes

Dark chocolate consumption improved leukocyte adhesion factors and vascular function in overweight men Chocolate diet-fed animals downregulated transcription levels of COX-2 and RelA and lowered the proliferation index A study conducted on rats fed with cocoa diet for 6 weeks highlighted a significant reduction of percent of Bacteroides, Clostridium, and Staphylococcus, changes of tool-like reception expression, and a reduction of immunoglobulin A intestinal secretion, significantly correlated with the decrease in the proportion of the Clostridium and Streptococcus [ 78].By Christmas 2015 the demand for our chocolate sprouts became so high that it was impossible for our local chocolate supplier to make enough. This led to the decision to invest in our very own chocolate manufacturing facilities in Edinburgh. That decision has led to us being able to make our delicious handmade chocolate in small batches every day. This ensures our chocolate is always lovely and fresh and we can play around with seasonal special edition flavours. Chocolate consumption was associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic heart disease

Moreover, because in chocolate processing, cocoa loses some of the polyphenol compounds (the main constituents responsible for the beneficial effects on health), we think that the role of chocolate on human health cannot be completely compared to that of cocoa. Despite the availability of a number of in vitro and experimental reports, epidemiological studies assessing possible beneficial effects of chocolate (in particular dark chocolate) are still scarce. One should keep in mind the presence of a number of confounders (i.e., other diet components, lifestyle, environmental exposures, exact consumption of chocolate, chocolate composition, duration of observation, and other risk factors). Such conditions strongly limit the strength of evidences. Cocoa liquor proanthocyanidins exerted chemopreventive effects in the lung, decreasing the incidence and multiplicity of carcinomas, and the quantitative values of adenomas in a dose-dependent manner in the thyroid A meta-analysis showed that, in the short term (2–12 weeks), dark chocolate/cocoa consumption can significantly lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, but has no effect on high-density lipoprotein HDL and triglycerides [ 73]. Similar results derive from a placebo-controlled cross-over study, in which daily consumption of cocoa flavonol-containing dark chocolate bars with added plant sterols significantly reduced serum total and LDL cholesterol [ 74].Step into our virtual sweet shop and you'll find luxury confectionery brands from around the world. Take a taste of nougat from the Swiss mountains, or try a mouthful of stuffed dates with Saudi Arabian spices. For those who love a hint of savoury, you'll find notes of sea salt, basil and chilli to undercut your chosen sugary sensation. Partial to a little crunch? Look out for options with caramel chunks or nut-filled centres. Keep an eye out, too, for our green Project Earth stamp of approval, highlighting the most planet-friendly delicacies from among our favourites.

chocolatey_central_management_url: https://chocolatey-central-management:24020/ChocolateyManagementService Results regarding the effects of cocoa/chocolate consumption on cancer are rather controversial. Early studies suggested that excess chocolate intake could be a predisposing factor to tumor development (as colorectal and breast cancer) [ 55, 56]. In 1502, Christopher Columbus was the first European to encounter cocoa. He captured a canoe that contained cocoa beans, which were considered “mysterious-looking almonds” and identified as a form of currency in Mesoamerica [ 2, 3]. Dark chocolate improved endothelial function and increased concentration of plasmatic epicatechins in healthy adults We are a creative force, coming up with fun, quirky gifts for any occasion. To make the cut at the Quirky Gift Library, our products have to be as good on the inside, as they are on the outside. They must be something we would genuinely be happy to receive ourselves (or give a loved one) -And above all- be Quirky!For the world of ‘real chocolate’ (as opposed to chocolate confectionary) to continue to grow and develop, consumers need to understand more about artisan chocolate, so that they can appreciate the work and skills which go into making fine chocolate and the flavour possibilities of cacao. They also need access to high-quality chocolate so they can taste the differences for themselves. Polyphenols, abundant in cocoa and dark chocolate, activate endothelial NO synthase; that leads to generation of NO [ 27], which lowers blood pressure by promoting vasodilation [ 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33]. Indeed, following the consumption of dark chocolate, effects include improvement of the pulse wave speed and of the atherosclerotic score index, with parietal relaxation of large arteries and dilation of small and medium-sized peripheral arteries. Higher concentrations of plasma epicatechins help release endothelium-derived vasodilators and increase the concentration of plasma procyanidins, which leads to greater NO production and bioavailability [ 32]. Once released, NO also activates the prostacyclin synthesis pathway, which acts as a vasodilator in synergy with NO, thereby contributing to thrombosis protection [ 17]. Further, the anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective properties of prostacyclin are enhanced by its ability to reduce plasma leukotrienes [ 17, 34, 35]. Remember I mentioned camel’s milk? Well, if you have a dairy intolerance, besides the Askinosie goat milk offering not yet available at Selfridges, you could opt for the camel’s milk bar. This will be less bitter but I’m not sure I’d opt for it unless I had to (whereas the goat’s milk was amazeballs).