Chocolate and cocoa : health and nutrition

Abstract

Overview of nutritional benefits Cocoa growing and harvesting practices Cocoa bean and chocolate processing Analysis and nutrient databases Cocoa butter and constituent fatty acids Cardiovascular health: Role of stearic acid on atherogenic and thrombogenic factors Carbohydrate and protein Phytochemicals and phenolics Minerals in cocoa and chocolate Methylxanthines Obesity: Taste preferences and chocolate consumption Chocolate consumption and glucose response in people with diabetes Chocolate and dental health Food allergy, intolerance and behavioral aspects Chocolate and headache: Is there a relationship?. The role of chocolate in exercise performance Chocolate craving: Biological or psychological phenomenon? Cocoa, chocolate and acne Liver, kidney and gastrointestinal effects Chocolate consumption patterns Sensory and taste preferences of chocolate A cultural and psychological approach to the consumption of chocolate