What is cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is made from the cocoa beans of the Theobroma cacao tree. This tree grows mainly in Africa, South and Central America. We know cocoa mainly as an ingredient from which chocolate is made. Unfortunately, chocolate is not really healthy, because of everything that is added to it. Cocoa itself is very healthy and is really packed with healthy nutrients. It contains large amounts of polyphenols. Polyphenols are substances that occur in plants. These contain antioxidants, flavonoids and catechins. The strongest sources of antioxidants are green tea and red grapes (resveratrol). However, research has shown that the antioxidants in cocoa have an even stronger effect! Other important nutrients that occur in cocoa are the minerals magnesium and iron.

Why cocoa powder

The antioxidants in cocoa have various healthy effects on our heart and blood vessels. It also increases nitrogen production in our body, which ensures that blood pressure is lowered. The minerals magnesium and iron are also of great importance to our body. 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder already provides you with 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Since a large part of the population has a magnesium deficiency, this is a tasty and easy way to get magnesium. Cocoa powder is easy to add to dishes and drinks. This way you immediately get a large portion of healthy nutrients.

What can I do with cocoa powder

• Make an unsweetened chocolate milk.
• Add it to your oatmeal.
• Add it to your protein or diet shake.
• Add it to your cottage cheese or yoghurt.
• Add it to a smoothie.
• Mix it through your cake batter.
• Mix it through your muffins or cupcakes.

Benefits

• Pure product
• Reduced fat content
• Source of minerals
• Source of antioxidants
• Widely applicable in the kitchen

Warning: This is a nutritional supplement. This product is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Close well and store in a dark, dry place and out of reach of children. Not suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not exceed the daily dose.