Well, who can resist a cup of hot cocoa? At the same time, not many people know about the beneficial properties of cocoa. But they have long been known, especially in those countries where cocoa beans grow. The beneficial properties of cocoa are used in many areas: cooking, cosmetology and medicine.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova , a cook and fourth-class baker, told how to make cocoa.
Useful properties of cocoa
It is common knowledge that chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Regular consumption of cocoa helps to maintain strength and health. And in Peru there is a special morning dish based on cocoa, it replenishes a person's strength for almost the entire day.
Moreover, cocoa contains powerful antioxidants that slow down and cure many diseases. In addition, they prevent the body from aging.
Studies have shown that cocoa contains polyphenols, which are the very same magical antioxidants that easily destroy free radicals and prevent cancer.
The same researchers discovered a substance that reduces the cough reflex. It is more effective than codeine, which is the basis of most cough medicines. This research prompted pharmacists to produce a new type of medicine.
In addition, cocoa, like chocolate, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.
Cocoa butter effectively reduces blood cholesterol levels and helps prevent colon cancer. And cocoa powder contains tonic substances: caffeine, theophylline, theobromine and phenylephamine - an effective antidepressant.
In addition, cocoa contains a lot of fiber and vitamins. It is especially rich in folic acid.
Rich in cocoa and minerals. It has been established that it contains so much iron and zinc that it is a recognized leader among products in terms of their content. And zinc is involved in the production of a number of enzymes, proteins and nucleic acids, is necessary for normal sexual maturation and promotes the activation of hematopoiesis and wound healing.
The melanin contained in cocoa helps protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation and from overheating of the body in the sun (sunstroke). That is why all the scientists of the world advise to include cocoa or chocolate in your diet.
Purines in cocoa ensure reliable storage and transmission of genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.
Theobromine regulates the functioning of the heart, nervous system and increases endurance.
Cocoa: recipe
Cocoa, the recipe for which we will now consider, is an ordinary dessert drink, which, however, is very useful.
To prepare it, you need 100 grams of milk, cocoa powder (2 spoons), butter (50 grams) and a spoon of sugar. Add sugar and cocoa to the milk heated over low heat.
Add melted butter and mix thoroughly, letting it boil.
Then let it simmer on low heat for a couple of minutes. The dessert is poured into molds and cooled.
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Expert: Julia Arkhipova
