This tasty drink makes people healthy and improves mood
Is cocoa good for health (photo: Freepik)
Everyone has loved cocoa since childhood for its delicate taste. As it turned out, this drink has many benefits for the body if you do not add one ingredient to it, states endocrinologist Olesia Pidmurniak.
Why the drink is useful
According to the expert, cocoa is especially useful to consume without excess sugar.
The drink also has the following health benefits:
- improves heart and vascular function - contains flavonoids that help strengthen blood vessels, lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation
- improves mood - stimulates the production of serotonin and dopamine
- antioxidant effect - polyphenols contained in cocoa protect cells from oxidative stress and slow down the aging process
- improves brain function - flavonoids improve blood circulation in the brain, which has a positive effect on memory, concentration, and cognitive function
- helps to normalize sugar levels - natural cocoa helps to improve insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of developing type II diabetes
100 g of cocoa contains:
- 24 g of protein
- 15 g fat
- 10 g of carbohydrates
- 35 g of dietary fiber
- 2 g of sugars
What diseases get worse because of cocoa
Diseases in which drinking cocoa is contraindicated:
- obesity
- diabetes mellitus
- pancreatitis
- gastritis
It is important to know that stomach problems can be significantly aggravated if you drink cocoa in large portions and often. This drink should also not be consumed by those who are intolerant to caffeine.
How to choose cocoa powder
You can find various types of cocoa in the store. You should know that there are two types of cocoa:
- cocoa powder that needs to be boiled
- cocoa powder, to which you can simply add water or milk and the drink is ready to drink
Inspect the packaging and study the composition, the fat content should be less than 10%. The cocoa flavor should not have any foreign odors, and the texture should not be lumpy.
Earlier, we told about tea with 22 times more calcium than milk.
Also, read about a drink that can stop bloating and improve memory.
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