Cocoa
was first cultivated in ancient South America. During the Age of Exploration,
the Spanish Conquistadors
introduced it to Europe. In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the
mass production of cocoa powder. Today, over 4.5 million tons of cocoa are
consumed around the world every year.
Cocoa powder
is made from cocoa beans, which come from the plant Theobroma cacao L. Cocoa
beans are the primary ingredient in chocolate,
but they can also be ground into cocoa powder. The powder provides many
potential health benefits.
Health
Benefits
Cocoa powder provides tons of benefits, especially if your
powder is at least 72% cocoa. Here’s a look at some of the health benefits of
cocoa powder:
Research suggests that adding more cocoa powder to your diet
helps to improve your attention, working memory, and general cognition. It may
also restore cognitive performance in people with sleep loss.
Stronger Immune System
Cocoa powder contains iron, zinc, and selenium. These minerals help your body function and give your
immune system a boost.
Lessened Side Effects of RadiationTherapy
Consuming cocoa powder can be helpful if you’ve been
diagnosed with cancer and undergo radiation therapy. The selenium in cocoa
power has been shown to limit the negative side effects of radiotherapy in
people with cancer.
Better Muscle and Nerve Function
Magnesium is
important for regulating muscle contraction and helping with nerve function.
The mineral also helps protect nerve cells and reduce the risk of neurological
disorders. Cocoa powder contains magnesium,
which means consuming it can help with maintaining healthy muscle and nervous
system functioning.
Wound
Healing
Chocolate
made with 90% cocoa contains plenty of zinc, a mineral that is useful for
healing wounds.
Lower
Risk of Heart Disease
Flavonols,
a type of flavonoid found
in dark chocolate, help to protect you from heart disease by lowering blood
pressure, improving blood flow, and preventing cell damage. Cocoa powder also
contains polyphenols, antioxidants that help to improve cholesterol and blood
sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
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