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WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Cacao for mental wellbeing
This week we are looking into what the research has to say about cacao for mental wellbeing, in particular the antidepressant effects of flavanols (a chemical which cacao is particularly rich in).
Kate Redmond
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: The beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols in anti-obesity, chronic fatigue syndrome and neurodegenerative diseases.
Spoiler alert! The research concludes that cocoa enriched polyphenol extracts may be beneficial for human health in different ways including anti-obesity effects, its role in reducing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and delaying the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
A conversation on cacao, dancing & sobriety with Carlos Quinn-Saiz
Carlos Quinn-Saiz is an Irish-Spanish Dublin based DJ curating ecstatic dance events with ecstatic dance Ireland. This conversation explores sober dance spaces, the place for cacao in dance and the transformative effect dance can have on ones life.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Cocoa Polyphenols in Cardiovascular Diseases
When we think about chocolate, heart health probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind! Yet this particular review brings together a large body of research investigating how the polyphenols naturally found in cacao may support cardiovascular health.
Saoró Cacao Cold Foam
Cacao isn't just for the colder months of the year. Try our version of a cold foam using saoró cacao instead of coffee.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Cacao and IBD
This week we are discussing Cacao and IBD, exploring the research found on the potential benefits of cocoa polyphenols for human health, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease. This paper contains incredibly exciting research.
Meet the Artist – Fiona Frances Brady
Discover Fiona Frances' creative expression, where nature, colour, cacao, human connection and everyday magic inspire playful, intuitive paintings full of joy and vibrancy.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Cacao and Beauty
This week we are discussing Cacao and Beauty, highlighting the several ways in which cacao's properties and its natural compounds can contribute to healthier, more resilient skin.
SAVE OUR SUPPLEMENTS: What Does This Mean For You If We Don’t?
What impact do the EU proposed legislations on supplements have for individuals, what does this mean for the future of health in Ireland, and what can we actually do, how can we act?
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: Can Cacao Really Do All That?
Increase insulin sensitivity, increase HDL cholesterol, confer cardiovascular protection, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, improve lung function, produce bronchodilation in asthma patients, suppress cough, enhance arousal, mood, concentration and support gut microbiome the way prebiotics do…can all this be true? Let’s get into the science of it.