Posted on 11/11/2025 3:41:57 AM PST by Omnivore-Dan
Certain bitter plant compounds — the kind found naturally in cocoa, apples, berries and red wine — may temporarily boost memory by activating the brain's internal "alarm system," a new study suggests.
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan found that when mice consumed flavanols — plant-based compounds known for their antioxidant properties — their brains released a surge of noradrenaline, a chemical linked to alertness and focus.
Within an hour, the animals performed about 30% better on a memory test compared with untreated mice, according to the findings, which were published in October in the journal Current Research in Food Science.
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I think so. I've visited many websites through the years. The most intelligent people I've found post on Free Republic.
I might take a good thing to its nemesis? You’re right.
Dark chocolate — and even better cacao powder — is by far the best source of theobromine, which literally means God-food. It’s the substance for chocolate will make dogs sick or even kill them.
When feeling quite sad, eat dark chocolate, maybe a whole bar.
Couple of hours later expect to have a better outlook on life.
Worth a try...../s.
Maybe six months ago, I read somewhere that adding cacao powder to coffee improves your mood and mental sharpness. I’ve been doing that each morning since then, and I can say that it absolutely works as advertised. The effect is not dramatic, but it is certainly noticeable.
Well, let’s keep eating our chocolates
OMG! My mother used to get me those from Trader Joe’s. Don’t have one around here, and I didn’t think of using Amazon. Thanks!
I have to agree. There ae a few knuckleheads as there are everywhere , but for the most part some very intelligent and interesting folks. Been here before many years ago.
That is an interesting question. My brother has bees and fantastic honey from an area in MD near the Delaware Bay famous for honey which I am crazy about. However, supplies have run out so I got a grocery store brand called “Local Hive” which comes in several varieties. Its cheap as hell and my brother says most varieties are good. Certainly worth every bit of $10 for 24oz.
Coffee and chocolate. Two items that have gotten a lot of bad rap over the years now being found to be beneficial to your health.
I know this is true... Finally - justification.
But you’re not getting dumber are you? So keep doing your lunch treat. Think I’ll have a bit myself.
Here in Jersey where we have lots of blueberries and cranberries. There is some very tasty honey from the blueberry farms and cranberry bogs.
In school when I was little, a lot of teachers would pass out mini chocolate bars before tests.
That would be good over French vanilla ice cream!
That’s also pretty much how we made fudge in our dorm room — in one of those old fashioned popcorn popper bowls. Marshamallow Fluff instead of marshmallows. Walnuts iinstead of pecans.
“cacao powder”
I guess that would be the baking Hershey’s Cocoa that is 100% cacao in the baking section at the grocery store? Or is it something more fancy-schmancy?
I bought 32 oz. (2 16 oz. bags) of Navitas organic Cacao powder from Amazon for $46.
Fluff does work better; regular marshmallows get stiff. BTW have you made the 3 minute microwave fudge? 1 - 12 oz pkg chocolate chips and 1 12 oz can sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in spurts, stirring till chips melted and everything blended. Awesome!
Sounds good! Have never tried it.
I do love candy but stopped eating it when I went keto in ‘22. I’m not on the keto any more, but have kinda lost my taste for most sweets. Ice cream and apple fritters I’ll have!!
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