A winter of chocolate and other pleasures

On winter days, the cold invades us and the body asks us to invigorate to be able to maintain the rhythm that the day demands of us. There are some star foods, Cocoa and Maca, which will help you maintain vitality, mental sharpness and good spirits! Can you imagine a hot chocolate without sin?

Cocoa is the star food of our snacks and desserts. Much has been said about its benefits but not all are equal. It is important to differentiate and know which cocoa to consume in order to benefit from its magnificent properties. It is important that the cocoa is organically farmed, with no added sugars or milk. Well, the chemicals added to the conventional production of cocoa and milk protein eliminate the properties of antioxidants and flavonoids:

• Theobromine and Epicatechin that stimulate diuresis, blood circulation and brain activity.
• Good contribution of antioxidants.
• Great contribution of polyphenols that provide a large list of benefits: Good cardiovascular condition avoiding heart attacks, regulation of blood pressure, reduction of LDL cholesterol, reduction in the predisposition to Diabetes (it is important to consume it without added sugars), increases the mental acuity 2 hours after consumption, relaxing the nervous system and muscles thanks to Magnesium. Important source of minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, potassium, vitamin A and group B.

VITALIZING DISCONTINUED CHOCOLATE

Ingredients for 1 person:
· 1 spoon raw cocoa powder
· 1 teaspoon kuzu
· 1 glass of hazelnut drink
· 1 teaspoon of Maca powder
· 1 teaspoon of raw honey
· 1 pinch of cinnamon or powdered ginger
· 1 pinch of natural vanilla

preparation
1. Add kuzu, cocoa, Maca, cinnamon or ginger, vanilla and honey to the hazelnut drink. Mix until all lumps are removed.
2. Heat this drink over medium heat and keep mixing until you get a thick consistency.
3. Serve.