In what may be the best news about chocolate since perhaps its discovery, a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows an association between more frequent chocolate consumption and lower body mass index (BMI). A group of researchers at the University of California, San Diego, led by associate professor Dr. Beatrice… Continue Reading
flavanols
Grapes
(Vitis vinifera) Grapes are round or oval berries that grow on woody vines in clusters ranging from about fifteen to nearly three hundred. Grapes feature semi-translucent juicy flesh encased in a smooth skin and may contain edible seeds. Categorized as either “white” (green in color) or “black” (crimson, dark blue, deep purple, and… Continue Reading