15Aug/14

A banana is a banana is a banana!

August 15, 2014Fun, Information, ProductsSephra

Argentina – home of the tango, gauchos, Diego Maradona and… the DestapaBanana? That’s right – the DestapaBanana, (“destapar” is a Spanish verb that can mean to uncover or unplug), while not yetRead More…

08Aug/14

A sensual Chocolate tasting experience

August 8, 2014Factual, Information, UncategorizedLeadership, Management, PsychologySephra

Although consumers will typically view a product more positively when favorable information is presented before sampling, the opposite might be true if that same information was presented after sampling the product.

25Jul/14

Spray Cake… Cake in a can!

July 25, 2014Entertainment, Fun, Information, Products, VideosSephra

Joanne Chang put a fork into a small cake and raised a bite to her mouth. The two Harvard students next to her watched anxiously. The cake was their invention, one theyRead More…

24Jul/14

Chocolate might be the healthiest indulgence ever

July 24, 2014Factual, InformationAntioxidant, Caffeine, Chocolate, Diet, Disease, Energy, Epicatechin, Health, Heart, Manganese, Minerals, Nutrients, Polyphenol, Stress, TheobromineSephra

Though many think of chocolate as a vice, it should be thought of as a health food. Why? Because it is very high in many essential nutrients, appears to prevent heart diseaseRead More…

14Jul/14

How You Eat Can Amp Up Or Tamp Down Stress

July 14, 2014Factual, InformationSephra

A nutrient-dense diet may help tamp down stress. And these foods may help boost our moods: (Clockwise from left) pumpkin seeds, anchovies, eggs, salmon, flax seeds, Swiss chard and dark chocolate. EatRead More…

30Jun/14

Chocolate: More American than apple pie

June 30, 2014Factual, Information, National DaysSephra

As the 4th of July approaches, Americans are busy making plans for barbeques, beach time and fireworks. This is also a good time to reflect on the vision and courage of ourRead More…

27May/14

Chocolate eaters have lower body mass

May 27, 2014Factual, InformationBMI, Body Mass Index, Chocolate, Factual, Health, Information, Research, SurveySephra

Chocolate’s benefits are rooted in antioxidant polyphenols Healthy people who exercise and also eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower body mass index than those who eat the rich sweets lessRead More…

09May/14

What are the health benefits of chocolate?

May 9, 2014Factual, Information, VideosChocolate, Factual, HealthSephra

Next time you eat a piece of chocolate, you may not have to feel overly guilty about it. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of healthRead More…

25Mar/14

Why dark chocolate really IS good for you

March 25, 2014Factual, InformationBlood Pressure, Chocolate, Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, Milk ChocooateSephra

Why dark chocolate really IS good for you: Stomach microbes turn cocoa into a natural drug that reduces blood pressure Previous studies found dark chocolate reduces blood pressure. Now scientists have discoveredRead More…