We’re talking game-changers, and the findings are expected as soon as 2020! Harvard, Stanford, and Columbia researchers, just to name a few, are further exploring well-documented cocoa flavanol benefits on memory and cardiovascular function, while also breaking new ground in the areas of Raynoud’s Phenomenon, post surgical recovery, and athletic performance. Harvard University: Cardiovascular Health,… Read more »

Superwomen Angela Myers does it all! She’s a renowned life coach, the 8th fastest woman in the world (masters 400 meter dash), the author of Living Younger, and a huge FlavaFan! We had a chance to sit down with Angela and are excited to share part of her story along with some of her tips… Read more »

A carrot from one farm may have up to 90X the antioxidants as a similar looking carrot from another farm. And the variation for spinach can be even greater, according to a ‘jaw dropping’ new study conducted by the Bionutrient Food Association (see the full study report here). Sound familiar? We know that flavanol antioxidant… Read more »

As an entrepreneur and a teacher, Diane needs to be at her best everyday. Since incorporating FlavaMix Unsweetened Drinking Chocolate into her diet, Diane reports, “I am able to remember my students’ names more quickly!” We love when our FlavaFriends share these stories! Here’s a bit more from our chat…    Hi Diane! Can you… Read more »

Taylor Reid is a professional Triathlete from Ontario, Canada competing at the highest level all over the world. Just last week Taylor finished 2nd in the prestigious Traverse City Ironman Triathlon in Michigan! We had the opportunity to chat with Taylor about triathlons, life with dyslexia, nutrition and cocoa flavanols. We are excited to share… Read more »

FlavaMix Drinking Chocolate has been awarded an Olympic medal… By Rod Dixon, that is! Olympic Medalist and New York City Marathon winner Rod Dixon is one of the greatest distance runners of all-time. And our newest FlavaFan! We were beyond thrilled to meet Rod when he stopped by the FlavaNaturals booth at the Falmouth Road… Read more »

Work, kids (okay, or parents!), relationships, bills…sometimes life can be a lot! Need to de-stress? Have some dark chocolate! Seriously, we’re not kidding! A new study published in Antioxidants shows a 29% reduction in cortisol, the hormone our brains trigger from our adrenal glands in response to stress, following four weeks of high-flavanol chocolate consumption. It’s… Read more »

Lisa Bunce is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Professor of Nutrition who was involved in some of the original research on cocoa flavanols. She’s super knowledgeable about cocoa flavanols, and a huge FlavaFan! We had the opportunity to chat with Lisa, and are excited to share her story and insights with the Flava… Read more »

Ah chocolate… It’s creamy, rich, just the right combo of bitter and sweet. You’ve got to have it! And now! But why? Ever wonder why we chocoholics crave chocolate the way we do? We wondered! So, as always, we did a bit of investigating… Turns out, research has shown that chocolate cravings are your body’s… Read more »

We are learning more and more about the benefits of cocoa flavanols almost daily! Right now, over 22,000 men and women across the U.S. are participating in COSMOS, a Harvard run five-year randomized trial. Results from COSMOS are expected next year. If COSMOS confirms and extends the favorable findings of prior smaller studies – that… Read more »

Aaron Yoder is one fast dude. He holds the world record for the backward mile – formally known as “retro running” – at 5 minutes and 54 seconds. That’s faster than 99% of athletes can run a forward mile! Aaron also holds two additional Guinness World Records: the 1,000-meter and 200-meter retro dash, and he’s the… Read more »

As FlavaFans, we know you know all about the amazing impact cocoa flavanols have on brain function, cardio health and skin wellness, and how these benefits are driven by increasing circulation from head to toe.  In a recent article, Dr. Stephen Sinatra of the HeartMD Institute identifies foods that enhance blood flow and circulation. Perhaps not… Read more »

Lisa Bentley was an 11-time (yes, eleven!) Ironman Champion in her 20-year career as a professional triathlete. Lisa competed at the highest athletic level despite having Cystic Fibrosis – a genetic lung disease resulting in chronic infections and limited lung capacity. Since retiring, Lisa has continued her career as an inspiring motivational speaker, a marathon runner,… Read more »

The FlavaMix 10 Day Challenge results are in, and we are wow’ed! ✔ 87% of FlavaMix 10 Day Challenge participants reported that FlavaMix helped them feel their best more often! ✔ 81% thought FlavaMix helped them feel more effective at everyday activities, including exercise! ✔ 77% found that FlavaMix helped them feel more effective at… Read more »

How we deliver 5-9X the flavanols of standard chocolate and cocoa powder?” The answer is simple…it all starts with the bean! . . However, flavanol super-nutrients are also very fragile! They can be almost completely destroyed by conventional chocolate processing. Preserving them in our chocolate demands delicate handling every step of the way. . The extraordinary… Read more »

Chocolate makes me happy! If you feel that way too, you’re not alone. In a recent survey of 2,000 American women, 85% reported that chocolate makes them happy, too. Another important study of 72 healthy adults conducted at Swinburne University revealed that daily consumption of a chocolate drink containing 500mg of cocoa flavanol antioxidants increased their… Read more »

Wes Vear, professional rower and Olympic hopeful, boasts an impressive athletic and academic résumé. While training this past summer at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in northern Vermont, Wes started incorporating FlavaMix Unsweetened Drinking Chocolate into his rigorous training routine and he’s been hooked ever since.   1. Please give us a bit of background about… Read more »

A landmark study of cocoa flavanols conducted at University of Duesseldorf, Germany predicted a 31% reduction in the risk of heart attack among healthy, middle aged adults and undoubtedly helped inspire Harvard’s ongoing trial of 22,000 people consuming daily cocoa flavanols! Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study investigated the effects of daily… Read more »

Elise Compston is a registered and licensed dietitian with a background in recipe development, community nutrition, and corporate wellness. She spent several years developing menus for a Los Angeles-based meal delivery service and most recently served as the Wellness Coordinator for a local school district. She is currently a recipe developer and blogger with her husband… Read more »

As the 2017 Fitness Idol winner and CEO of RunHabX, Joel Matalon has over 30 years of industry experience. Joel is an accomplished Ironman Triathlete, Marathoner and Ultra Marathoner, Spartan™ coach, life coach and Skechers™ sponsored athlete. He presents, trains and certifies globally in ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®. He is a FlavaNaturals Brand Ambassador and creator… Read more »