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It Is Recommended To Drink Hot Chocolate For People Over 40 Years Old

It Is Recommended To Drink Hot Chocolate For People Over 40 Years Old

When you think of cocoa, it is almost instantly available to chocolate or cocoa powder consumed with milk by the majority of children. But in reality, cocoa is much more than that! Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-stress, it was named "food gods" by the Mayans and Aztecs for its unsuspected health benefits.
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Cocoa, from the cocoa tree, a small tropical tree native to Mexico but also Venezuela and Ecuador is also found in the rest of South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia and has many qualities nutritional. Recognized for its properties

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, stimulant, preventive and antidepressant, its virtues affect both our body and our morale.

Its richness in zinc, magnesium, vitamins of the B group and in dietary fibers, as much makes it possible to fight against the premature aging, as on the risks of contracting cardiovascular diseases, as on the regulation of the level of cholesterol in the organism, among others. But not only ; its composition also affects other aspects of our health in general.

Improvement of cognitive functions
A study conducted by Harvard University on a panel of elderly people showed that cocoa improves cognitive function and that this may be due to theobromine, the main cocoa alkaloid that inhibits adenosine at the unit level

Acts in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases
The cocoa being endowed with flavonoids, anti-inflammatory and antioxidants beneficial for the heart, these improve in particular the blood circulation and reduce the risk of infarction, the blood pressure, and promote the improvement of the blood flow towards the brain and the heart.

Fight against aging
The polyphenols cocoa is rich in, are powerful antioxidants, true protectors of youth. They make it possible to fight against the degradation of cells by free radicals which cause premature aging of the cells.

Prevents inflammatory diseases
The flavonoids and copper contained in cocoa, have a direct action on the inflammatory phenomenon of the body and also act against rheumatism and arthritis.

Reduces stress and helps maintain weight
Cocoa contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors known for its antidepressant effect. Inhibitors will immobilize this enzyme to allow more serotonin and norepinephrine to survive. This substance also acts on the feeling of satiety thus allowing to regulate, even to decrease the daily caloric intake.

Ally of the skin
Also used in cosmetics, cocoa, by the fatty acids, phospholipids, polyphenols and tannins it contains, helps restructure the epidermis while firming and moisturizing.

Stimulates the immune system
Rich in magnesium, zinc and iron, cocoa protects cells and helps the body resist infections by boosting the immune system.

Stimulates libido
Cocoa has another power more than advantageous on our body. It helps to stimulate libido! Phenylethylamine, which is used in cocoa, triggers the production of endorphins in the brain, which in turn stimulates libido.

Do you want to benefit from all the benefits of cocoa? Discover the recipe of this delicious cocoa drink, which will become a real ally "health" of your everyday life.

Cocoa drink
  • 2 glasses of almond milk
  • 1.5 tablespoons cocoa
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of cloves
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of stevia

Mix everything and heat until all the ingredients are dissolved and enjoy.

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* To benefit from all the benefits of cocoa, prefer organic dark chocolate over all other types of chocolates containing far more chemicals and less cocoa.

** Some ingredients such as stevia, cinnamon, salt, cloves or almond milk may be contraindicated in some cases. If in doubt, refer to your doctor.
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