Comments on: Health benefits of cocoa

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:11:04 +0000

I put one or two tablespoons of Hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder in a daily whey protein drink (chocolate or vanilla flavor whey protein with 8 oz of skim milk) and add a tablespoon of flax oil (omega 3’s). The result is a great tasting, smooth, rich chocolate flavor “dessert” that is a very healthy way to start my day following a morning workout.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:37:30 +0000

I buy Hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder and use 2 tablespoons of that, a packet and a half of splenda, half milk and half water and you have delicious and healthy hot cocoa!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:29:26 +0000

Sandra, I have just discovered the many benefits of cocoa. Do you mind sharing the brand and source you purchase?

By: sandra

sandra — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:14:47 +0000

People often put cocoa and chocolate in the same category or see them as synonymous. They are not. As this article partially outlines, chocolate can contain a number of unhealthy products while pure cocoa does not. I buy organic cocoa powder. I drink of glass of it each night prior to going to bed. I put it in hot water and add agave for a sweetner. I really, really sleep well after drinking it. I would never put it in milk, as milk does not agree with me at all. I try to avoid chocolate as much as possible. Sometimes when I eat it, I break out in hives.

By: cocoa

cocoa — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:01:45 +0000

cocoa is great for health, just buy a tin of pure drinking chocolate, British companies are the best….My favorite is Cadbury’s, put just a half of a tsp of sugar and drink it in low-fat or skimmed milk……It;ll protect your heart a lot and reduce cholestrol and LDL!!!

By: antioxidant

antioxidant — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:29:38 +0000

i do’t think it is a good idea to rely on chocolate for a source of antioxidant, you will as to consume way too much sugar before you can get any benefit.