Product Review: CocoaVia Chocolate Bars

There is no doubt that chocolate, dark chocolate in particular, gives us a boost and provides other health benefits. The premise behind dark chocolate as ‘healthy’ is the benefit of a high level of antioxidants and flavanoids. The CocoaVia brand recently launched by Mars, Inc.  offers a slew of these benefits by incorporating specific ingredients to create its CocoaVia bar and products. 

Antioxidants work in the cells to eliminate waste and reduce toxic buildup; diets low in antioxidants will eventually lower your immune system and increase aging of cells. This makes your body less efficient, and your cells likely to age rapidly. Other high-antioxidant foods include blueberries, red wine, and green tea. Flavanoids have recently received press for their Natural occurring flavanols in plants are used in a variety of foods and as an additive that help health all around. CocoaVia’s website reports that: “There have been numerous studies conducted with cocoa flavanol containing foods that have shown positive effects on blood pressure, enhanced flexibility of blood vessels, insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, as well as platelet function.”

CocoaVia is a new line of ‘science-based’ chocolate that promotes the health and supreme benefits of chocolate. Reportedly very high in antioxidants and phytonutrients, the Cocoa Via line is a top choice for the health-conscious consumer. A taste test rightfully ensued after I came across this brand of chocolate at the grocery store. With my chocolate ‘antennae’ always on high alert, it didn’t take me long to discover this nicely packaged brand amongst the dark chocolate and energy bar aisles.