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Fresh Hot Cocoa – More Effective in Reducing High Blood Pressure Than Green and Black Teas

Just recently, a wave of enthusiasm towards green and black teas as heart healthy drinks has made these Oriental favorites into popular American drinks. But one treasure from ancient Americas stole the attention from these drinks–fresh hot cocoa. Which is the best of the three? Let us examine cocoa’s properties.

Cocoa can reduce high blood pressure more effectively.
According to a recent research, cocoa stands a better chance at lowering blood pressure compared to black tea and green tea. It turns out that this rich, dark drink can produce results almost similar to laboratory-produced medications prescribed for blood pressure. With this effect, it is possible to reduce the odds of developing blood pressure-related illnesses. Disorders can be reduced by as much as 20% among regular fresh hot cocoa drinkers.

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Chocoholics rejoice; study shows that the flavanols in cocoa can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer

The news the world has awaited with bated breath is finally here: Cocoa prevents cancer and heart disease. Candy producer Mars Inc., along with Harvard University, released the results of a 10-year study on Feb. 9 revealing that cocoa – rather, the flavanols in cocoa – can substantially reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

The study compared the death certificates of 1,250 Kuna Indians in Panama and in the San Blas Islands just off Panama’s coast. The Panama Kunas did not consume cocoa regularly, while the San Blas Kunas drank four to five cups of cocoa water per day. The study revealed that the San Blas Kunas, who drank the cocoa water, had a 1,280 percent lower risk of death from heart disease than the Panama Kunas, and a 630 percent lower risk of death from cancer.

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Fresh Hot Cocoa – More Effective in Reducing High Blood Pressure Than Green and Black Teas

Just recently, a wave of enthusiasm towards green and black teas as heart healthy drinks has made these Oriental favorites into popular American drinks. But one treasure from ancient Americas stole the attention from these drinks–fresh hot cocoa. Which is the best of the three? Let us examine cocoa’s properties.

Cocoa can reduce high blood pressure more effectively.
According to a recent research, cocoa stands a better chance at lowering blood pressure compared to black tea and green tea. It turns out that this rich, dark drink can produce results almost similar to laboratory-produced medications prescribed for blood pressure. With this effect, it is possible to reduce the odds of developing blood pressure-related illnesses. Disorders can be reduced by as much as 20% among regular fresh hot cocoa drinkers.

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