Cocoa may protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed – study - The findings indicate that eating food high in flavanols could be a way to counteract some of the impact of poorer food choices on the body.

Consuming a cocoa drink rich in flavanols can mitigate the negative effects of high-fat foods on the vascular system during stress. This research emphasizes the potential of high-flavanol cocoa to enhance vascular function and maintain cardiovascular health during stressful periods,

In earlier studies, Birmingham researchers found that high-fat foods can harm blood vessel function and reduce oxygen delivery to the brain. However, flavanols, abundant in cocoa and green tea, appear to protect these functions during stressful periods.

A cup of minimally processed cocoa or green tea would have more health benefits for people who would normally reach for a fat-rich treat when stressed, experts claimed.

Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says.

Flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect your cardiovascular system against stress even after you eat fatty junk food, a new study finds. “We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods ,

Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that's high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats on the body,

New research has found that a flavanol-rich drink can protect the body against stress - even after eating high-fat dishes. It means that green tea and cocoa can help counteract negative effects of fat