Health

This blog is about cadmium in cocoa, a harmful metal that is found in the soil where cocoa is grown. An explanation of how cadmium ends up in cocoa products and why this is a problem for our health. We also discuss how European regulations ensure that cocoa products are safe to eat and how this affects cocoa imports.

Your blood sugar level means nothing other than the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a single carbohydrate. Like proteins and fats, carbohydrates are a nutrient that is absorbed into the…

The glycaemic index, or GI, is a value and represents the rate at which the food releases glucose to the blood. A low GI means that blood glucose levels rise slowly and fall...