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Cocoa powder, which comes from the cocoa bean, is highly nutritious, and provides numerous health benefits. A 2 tbsp. serving of cocoa contains just 25 calories, 1.5 g of fat, 3.6 g of fiber, i.e. 14% daily value, 8% daily value of iron and 14% daily value of magnesium.
Cocoa powder may provide antidepressant benefits as it contains Phenethylamine, a neurotransmitter that acts as a mood elevator and natural antidepressant. Cocoa powder may also boost Serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter that antidepressants target in order to boost overall happiness levels.
Cocoa also contains approximately 43.6 mg of flavonoids per gram. Flavonoids are part of a powerful group of antioxidants known as Polyphenols, and cocoa is one of the highest polyphenol-containing foods. Drinking cocoa may help to fight cancer, heart disease and aging through its antioxidant boosting effect.
Studies show that cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow to the arteries, lower high blood pressure, boost cognitive performance and provide essential minerals such as calcium and potassium.
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