Type-2 Diabetes Study: Dove Dark Chocolate is Good for You, Too!

Below is an excerpt from an article in New Jersey's Asbury Park Press. Information about a study by Mars, Incorporated is included. Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chef Series Dark Chocolate is the most popular chocolate we sell at our Chocolate Tasting Parties. In March, Sugar Free Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate will be added to our catalog. The Sugar Free Dark Chocolate is a perfectly sized portion for anyone who is craving a taste of Chocolate.

From the article:

"Mars, Incorporated, conducted a two-part study on the effects of cocoa flavanol in adults with type-2 diabetes, said Whitney Williams, spokeswoman for Mars.The company found that drinking a cocoa flavanol-rich beverage, made with the company's cocoapro cocoa, can have a positive impact on blood vessel dysfunction in adults with type-2 diabetes, she said.The study was conducted on men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 years old with established and stably-treated type-2 diabetes, according to research provided by Mars.

"What research is showing us is that cocoa flavanol plays an interesting role in the body," said Emily Korns, communications manager and registered dietitian for Mars Health and Nutrition."It actually helps to improve blood vessel function. It helps the blood vessel walls expand and lets blood flow through more freely," Korns said.Cocoa flavanol has a lot of health benefits in terms of heart disease and high blood pressure, and even in diabetes, Korns said."So whenever you include cocoa flavanol in your diet, it can have an improvement in blood vessel functions," she said.

Dove uses a patented process called Cocoapro on its dark chocolate, Korns said. The company starts the process by choosing beans that initially have a high cocoa flavanol content, she added."We treat them (cocoa beans) very, very gently throughout the whole chocolate production process," she said. "We know the end product of our Dove dark chocolate retains those cocoa flavanols that are naturally occurring anyway.""

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Dark chocolate is good for you, too! | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Carrie Geyer, Dove Chocolatier, Recruits Chocolate Lovers to Run Their Own Chocolatier Business

In a September, 2008 press release, MARS Snackfood US "announced the launch of DOVE Chocolate Discoveries(TM), the company's new venture into direct selling. DOVE Chocolate Discoveries(TM) provides chocolate-lovers the opportunity to discover their inner entrepreneur -- or "Chocolatier" -- by starting an at-home chocolate business, beginning with hosting chocolate parties, selling exclusive DOVE Chocolate Discoveries(TM) products and developing a network of Chocolatiers."

The press release explains that "all Chocolatiers are trained and equipped to hold chocolate parties that focus on their customer's area of interest -- candy-making, simple desserts, drinks, or simply savoring the chocolate as-is. After attending a party, guests have the opportunity to become Chocolatiers themselves or host their own Chocolate Tasting party. These tasting parties are the only place where DOVE Chocolate Discoveries(TM) products are sold."

I feel fortunate to have found this company. It is the first time that I have enjoyed real success in direct sales. Since joining the company in September I have had 10 parties with more bookings scheduled in January and February. I am making money and having fun. Public response to the concept, the company and the products is very positive. I have had repeat sales and friends asking me if they can host a party...

Click the link to read the Press Release and learn more about Dove Chocolate Discoveries: MARS Snackfood US :: DOVE Chocolate Discoveries(TM) Recruits American Chocolate Lovers to Run Their Own Chocolatier Business

Contact me if you or someone you know is looking for a company like Dove Chocolate Discoveries.

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Little Known Fact About Mars Milky Way Candy Bars

The Milky Way Bar from Mars was introduced in 1923. It was the first candy bar that was serious competition for the Hershey Bar. What is interesting is that Mars bought their chocolate for the Milky Way and it's other candy bars from Hershey's until 1965. As Paul Harvey would say, "now you know the rest of the story".

Fast Forward to 2009: Mars has built a state of the art factory down the street from Hershey's. They continue to expand their business globally and still use real cocoa butter in their chocolate products. Hershey's on the other hand is shrinking and compromising it's product ingredients.

New Dove Factory Opens Within 10 Miles of Hershey, Pennsylvannia in Sept. '08

Mars tries to eclipse Hershey's in rural Pa. | APP.com | Asbury Park Press Read all about the new Dove Chocolate Factory just down the road from Hershey's. While Hershey's has changed their recipe to save money, Dove continues to use pure cocoa butter and watch their sales grow. Hershey's meanwhile is losing market share and cutting jobs world wide.

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