This very comforting drink in winter is full of benefits. We all loved him when we were little.
On the thermometers, with autumn now well established, the mercury is struggling more and more to rise in the morning and drops very quickly at the end of the afternoon. Coffee, tea, herbal teas… Hot drinks are often the only way to warm up when temperatures plummet.
One of these drinks is actually extremely good for your health, but unfortunately, it is not the most popular. In addition to being tasty, this drink is a real source of nutrients. Its particularity? Be beneficial for our memory and our concentration. Regular consumption of this drink can also help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood circulation.
Ideal for an afternoon of rest by the fire or after a shopping trip, it can even be covered with a layer of whipped cream, or even a few marshmallows. You have understood, hot chocolate is very good for your health. It is in fact the cocoa that is added to milk that has beneficial effects on the body. Full of antioxidants and vitamins, it also has the ability to slow down the aging of the skin and strengthen immunity. Only positive!
In summary, drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day only has benefits, so treat yourself! On the other hand, it is important to note that these effects are much less noticeable if you consume an industrial drink. It is obviously more advisable to consume hot water in which “real” cocoa has been dissolved. Same thing obviously for the intake of sugar, to be limited of course in your hot drink.
And for those who aren’t fans of hot chocolate, don’t worry. Tea also has many benefits. Three cups a day actually reduces the risk of stroke by 14%! Different from coffee, tea is also a good stimulant, but it is less arousing and therefore less likely to keep you up all night. A Japanese study carried out in 2006 also revealed that tea reduces the risk of diabetes by 42% in men. So, what will you drink for breakfast tomorrow morning?
