By Jigyasa Jyotika •
December 15, 2009
The biological properties of cocoa are widely misunderstood. A Science News article has recently reported that chocolate needs to be looked at in a new light.
According to the article, consumers have treated dark chocolate as a good source of the antioxidant flavonoids that appear to reduce blood pressure and perhaps protect people from dangerous blood clots.
The National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., held a Cocoa Symposium in June this year that brought up findings that dark chocolates retain very [...]
By Sonya •
January 28, 2009
Many parents and caregivers are uninformed that routine practices like providing healthy snacks and sharing utensils may increase their child’s risk of developing cavities, according to a new survey.
The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), a leader in children’s oral health.
It found U.S. parents and caregivers are uninformed about cavity-causing bacteria and teeth-friendly snacks. One result showed 96% of U.S. adults with children under 12 years old in their household thought a cracker was better for children’s teeth than a piece of caramel. Starches, however, can also cause cavities like sugars, and caramels dissolve more quickly from the mouth than crackers.
