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Cocoa May Lower Blood Pressure
A new home remedy for lowering blood pressure may be to eat cocoa daily! Harvard professor Norman Hollenberg has found evidence that cocoa rich in flavanols, antioxidant compounds found in cocoa beans, improves blood flow which may help people fighting a range of diseases, including hypertension. (Cromie)
His discovery began as a study into the genetics of a small, isolated Caribbean Indian tribe in which hypertension was virtually nonexistent. He quickly found that their resistance was not genetic, as tribe members who had integrated themselves into other societies no longer had the same resistance to high blood pressure. Hollenberg decided to study the lifestyle of the Kuna tribe, “The most outstanding finding was the fact that most them consume cocoa as their major drink and do so every day,” according to Hollenberg, “Many Kuna, in that hot and humid climate, probably drink more than five cups per day.” (Cromie)
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Dark Chocolate – Safe Pleasure
I notice that with most sweets, the more I eat the more I want and the worse I feel. So I switched to dark chocolate as my “sweet” of choice. It is not actually very sweet, and that is a big benefit. Because dark chocolate is low in sugar, it doesn’t trigger my desire for more. I can be satisfied with a small amount without craving other sweets.
Dark chocolate has been recognized for a number of health benefits. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, a group of antioxidants naturally found in certain fruits, vegetables, teas, wines, nuts, seeds and roots. Flavonoids are thought to reduce the risk of blood clots and to increase the blood flow in arteries. Cocoa has been found to have nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times those found in green tea.
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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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