Saturday, October 1, 2016

Cocoa & Chocolate Hot or Cold– a must have for the season!

Cocoa & Chocolate Hot or Cold– a must have for the season!

We are right at the onset of  the “Chocolate Season” kicking  off before Halloween, taking in Christmas, Valentine's and Mother's days ending just after Easter (give or take a bit of abstention for Lent). The uses and benefits of cocoa powder are limitless, make your own chocolates at home, stir up a nice hot chocolate drink, flavor your brownies and  cookies, etc.

Our extra dark cocoa powder does not contain preservatives, hydrogenated fats, animal fat, cholesterol or gluten. This Cocoa is processed with low heat. A must have for this season, our cocoa powder is deep reddish brown in color and is universally known as the finest imported cocoa powder.

Benefits  of cocoa powder
Just 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder contains 3 to 9 percent of the recommended daily intake of iron, manganese, magnesium and zinc. In addition to carrying oxygen, iron helps make red blood cells and is essential for your immune system.


Besides the  above possible health benefits of cocoa powder, UMIM says that cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow to the arteries, lower high blood pressure, boost cognitive performance and provide essential minerals such as calcium and potassium    
        
Try this easy hot cocoa drink recipe
Milk    1 cup

Hot Chocolate: Pumpkin Pie powder2 heaped tablespoons

Cream 1 tablespoon
Sugar cubes optional

Method
Heat milk in a saucepan.
Blend in cocoa powder and cream.
Stir up and top with sugar cubes.

Enjoy hot or ice cold - either way your daily dose of Anti oxidants are guaranteed !


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