Cup of cocoa may keep doctor away

[Big Booger]

A cup of cocoa a day may help to keep the doctor away.

A study by scientists in the United States has found that a cup of hot cocoa is rich in powerful antioxidants.

Previous studies have also shown these chemicals, which can protect against a range of diseases and reduce the effects of ageing, are found in cocoa.

However, this latest study suggests cocoa may be richer in antioxidants than better known "healthy" drinks like tea and red wine.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3248455.stm

So drink up you cocoa lovers! Swiss Miss for life all my hacker beoaches.

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Love the stuff.

This is how we roll in Japan:
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Hell yeah!

[Conan]

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* Antioxidants also help protect the cells and prevent and minimize damage that leads to a wide range of diseases especially those associated with aging. Antioxidants should always be present in a well-balanced diet so your body can enjoy these benefits.
* Vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene are types of antioxidants that are naturally found in fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols, another group of antioxidants, can be sourced from tea, cacao and especially coffee in significant amounts.

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Resources
Find-out more about the topics mentioned in this feature and get a full list of references of data cited here by visiting the following sites:

1. Positively Coffee – http://www.positivelycoffee.org/topics.aspx
2. Choose Wellness, Choose Nestlé -http://www.nestle.com.ph/wellness/esp/5.asp


http://www.nestle.com.ph/corpsite/news/feature/00002.asp

[Big Booger]

I hate coffee. Cocoa and tea are about as close to coffee as I dare go. As long as it has the polyphenols and antioxidants, I say drink away.