Cocoa powder for health

Cocoa from this cocoa powder improves health, mood and skin

Bitter cocoa powder, the basis of such wonderful treats, like chocolate, is very useful for health. This is often overlooked, because cocoa is also a member of chocolates and various high-calorie sweets.

However, by itself, cocoa powder surprisingly low in calories and rich in fiber and is a powerful source of antioxidants. But mixing cocoa powder with hot skimmed milk

and slightly sweetened, you get tasty, low-calorie, antioxidant-rich drink.

Cocoa contains flavonoids

Flavonoids are plant compounds powerful sources of antioxidants, which destroy free radicals that cause cell death and mutations, and are considered a powerful weapon against cancer.

Flavonoids at different concentrations found in most wild plants and serve the healing of injuries and deter pests. Perhaps this is the reason Continue reading →