That's why I have absolutely no shame in indulging in
rich cocoa drinks and dark chocolate EVERY day.
Not exact matches
Loaded with antioxidant -
rich matcha and
cocoa butter, this is one superfood bulletproof
drink if there ever was one.
But first, let me introduce Hot Cardamom Chocolate, an unbelievably creamy and delicious
drink where dark
cocoa powder gives the ultimate chocolaty flavor, coconut cream makes the
drink rich and thick and where cardamom provides spiciness and extra warmth.
It's a creamy coffee
drink flavored with
rich cocoa and nutty Frangelico hazelnut liqueur.
Chocolate powder - instead of
cocoa powder - that is
richer, creamier, and more easily mixed, and
cocoa drinks which have no residual sediment are just a few topics of innovation within this area.
This research certainly doesn't justify going out on dark chocolate binges, but it does seem that a few squares of good - quality dark chocolate with a high percentage
cocoa solids (80 % or more), or a cacao
drink, can help boost our mood and may be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet
rich in polyphenols from other sources, especially vegetables and fruits.
In fact, one study found that
drinking hot
cocoa rich in flavanols (read: dark hot chocolate) boosted blood flow to parts of the brain for up to three hours, improving alertness and performance on simple calculations.
The Kuna
drink plenty of a beverage made with generous proportions of
cocoa, which is unusually
rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels.
In another study, Harvard Medical School researchers found that people age 50 or older who
drank several cups daily of flavanol -
rich cocoa had a «striking blood flow response» that evolved over several weeks — a 10 - 15 % increase in blood flow to the brain.
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