A study from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. may be good news for fans of some types of cocoa plus green tea: the compounds in those drinks may protect the body after eating fatty foods.

A cup of cocoa can protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed. Adding a high-flavanol food can alleviate the negative impact of stress in the body.

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- 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 ...

For the study, researchers gave 23 healthy adults two butter croissants with 10g salted butter, 1.5 slices of cheddar cheese and 250ml whole milk for breakfast, and either a high-flavanol cocoa or ...

University of Birmingham researchers found that high-flavanol cocoa protects vascular function during stress and fatty food consumption. Participants consuming high-flavanol cocoa experienced better ...

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress. ScienceDaily . Retrieved July 12, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 11 ...

People who ate a fatty meal had better blood vessel function under stress if they also drank high-flavonol cocoa MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like ...