Agree, not so often there are products that are recognized not only tasty, but also useful. Cocoa refers to just such wonderful products - it is surprisingly aromatic and very tasty and, at the same time, it has remarkable useful properties.

Experts told the site of MedicForum that cocoa is a wonderful antioxidant, that is, it is capable of neutralizing substances harmful to our body, the so-called free radicals.

Due to this, the aging process is slowed down, and the risk of getting cardiovascular or even oncological diseases is reduced. Contained in cocoa and alkaloids, only unlike coffee is not caffeine, and softer theobromine. This alkaloid has a good effect on the respiratory and cardiovascular system, but almost does not affect the work of the nervous. That's why cocoa is shown even to people who are not allowed coffee. In addition, cocoa is recommended to drink in bronchial asthma and to protect the enamel of the teeth. Also in cocoa there is an incredibly useful natural pigment - melanin (not to be confused with melamine - it's a completely different substance). Melanin is essential for our body.

It protects the skin from infrared and ultraviolet rays, from burns, overheating and saves from sunstroke in hot weather. By the way, besides cocoa melanin is contained in other delicious foods: red grapes, blueberries, coffee, prunes and black tea. Another interesting fact was established by American scientists.

It turns out that cocoa, despite the higher calorie content than tea or coffee, does not lead to obesity. The solution turned out to be simple - cocoa is more nutritious and quickly leads to saturation, so after a portion of the drink you just do not feel like eating. By the way, children after a cup of cocoa for breakfast for another 2-3 hours feel absolutely full, even if they refused other morning meals. Cocoa is loved for many useful properties: it stimulates mental activity, supports physical activity, helps to relieve depression and t. But still, most of all in cocoa attracts his remarkable sweetish taste, which is especially bright in thick-walled porcelain cups. Well, in addition to the drink you can submit a soft biscuit, honey, biscuits or dried fruits.

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