Pure Cocoa Helps Support Diabetes
Should people with diabetes drink cocoa? This is a question many customers ask when they come to buy pure cocoa powder at Trong Duc Cacao because many people think that it is not good for the health of people with diabetes. But the truth is quite the opposite. Cocoa powder can make delicious and nutritious drink, but it also has many benefits for people with diabetes.
Nutrition facts of cocoa powder
Before we know if people with diabetes should drink cocoa, we should know about the origin as well as cocoa is good for health?
Cocoa powder is made from the fruit of the cacao tree, after which the beans are dried and ground to form a pure powder. Cocoa powder is one of the natural products that are very good for health. If it's not on your list of products to use, that's a big mistake.
In addition to pure cocoa, cocoa butter also has great effects on health and physique such as anti-depressant, contains high antioxidants, reduce fat and keep the waist always slim.
Scientific evidence for pure cocoa
In particular, according to research from Brazilian scientists, Polyphenols and Theobromin in green tea and cacao can help reduce the negative effects of diabetes on health. Polyphenols are known to have antioxidant properties that may protect against inflammation and carcinogens. Let's talk easily about the properties of cocoa powder that can help prevent type 2 diabetes as well as cancer.
In a 2017 study, studies announced that pure cocoa powder could reduce the risk of diabetes. The compounds found in cocoa powder promote anti-diabetic effects by stimulating glycogen synthesis and glucose uptake.
According to scientists, cocoa is a substance capable of restoring insulin sensitivity.
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that metabolizes blood sugar into the body's cells.
The body's low insulin production or the inability to produce insulin is the cause of our diabetes.
Lack of insulin leads to poor metabolism of the body, the body can not function effectively, impaired vision, affecting the kidneys. These are all complications of diabetes.
And when you drink pure cacao they will help the body's insulin resistance, sugar metabolism will be easier. The natural sugars in cacao will help patients stabilize their glycemic index.
Cocoa powder is a food group with a low sugar index, much lower than other fruits.
Data source at Sydeny University
Therefore, drinking cocoa powder does not affect the blood sugar of the patient but it is also good for the health of the patient.
How to drink pure cocoa
Should
Should be used in sufficient doses to promote the best cocoa effect.
Do not consume more than 40gr or 4 teaspoons of cocoa daily.
If you find the taste of pure / raw cocoa difficult to use, you can add coconut milk, honey or a little raw cane sugar, natural molasses.
There is research that when combined with milk, it will reduce the absorption of antioxidants in cocoa, so you pay attention.
You can drink up to 2 cups of cocoa a day to help you relax and stay energized after hours of intense exercise.
SHOULD NOT
Drinking cocoa after dinner and close to bedtime can make it difficult to sleep because cocoa has a caffeine content and dental problems.
Should limit the amount of milk in sugar too much because it can cause overweight, obesity, fat accumulation for the body.
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