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Monday's Leftovers: Cocoa-Roasted Turkey
Still craving all things chocolate? You're in luck — the aphrodisiac takes on well with savory dishes like this recipe for cocoa-roasted turkey. For a Caribbean twist, rub leftover turkey thighs with a blend of cocoa and salt.
Celebrate National Cocoa Day
According my pal PartySugar, today is National Cocoa Day, and that is one day I feel like celebrating. Cocoa is good for your brain! Yep, it promotes blood flow to your noggin by dilating your arteries.
Think You Know Cocoa?
Today is National Cocoa Day! To celebrate, you could whip yourself up a glass of hot cocoa, nibble on some cocoa beans, or take a quiz to see how much you know about cocoa. FitSugar would recommend taking the quiz because it's 100 percent fat and calorie free!
Chocolate is Even Better for Us
OK. OK - You don't have to twist my arm. I'll eat dark chocolate already.
Health By Chocolate
I know when I have PMS, I crave sweet treats, particularly chocolate. I just found a chocolate bar that's specially formulated to soothe my PMS symptoms.
Ecco Bella, known for its beauty products, is branching out and has created
Drink Cocoa for Your Brain
There are so many reasons to enjoy a nice, hot mug of cocoa, and now there are even more.
A recent study found that cocoa increases blood flow to the brain, which means it may be helpful in treating dementia since it is marked by decreased blood flow in the brain.
Cocoa is high in the anti-oxidant known as flavanol, and flavanol promotes
dilation of the arteries.
Lose That White Flour Residue
Have you ever made a chocolate cake, or a pan of brownies, only to turn it out of the pan and discover that the flour from dusting the pan has adhered to your otherwise gorgeous creation? Well next time, instead of dusting the pan with flour, try dusting with cocoa powder. There will still be a bit of buildup, however it will now be hidden.
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DIY Spa Treatment: Delicious, Softening Yogurt Cocoa Mask
Want something that smells good enough to eat and is incredibly moisturizing for dry, cold-chapped skin? Try a simple yogurt cocoa face mask. You just need a tablespoon of cheap cocoa butter ($1) and a half tablespoon of yogurt.
Do You Still Believe in the Healing Power of Cocoa Butter?
Lots of mothers swear by the benefits of slathering their growing bellies and boobs with cocoa butter. The ingredient is mixed into affordable balms and creams that women often purchase as a preventative measure upon finding out they are pregnant. But, new research suggests that cocoa butter lotions and potions have little to no benefit.
Cocoa Butter Quiz: In Your Mouth or On Your Body?
I've already confessed to my love for cocoa butter, and I've also been known to have an nagging sweet tooth as well. As I helped my wintry dry skin to a healthy serving of cocoa butter this morning, I reveled in the chocolaty aroma . .
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