Hearty Cocoa
Hot cocoa warms your body on winter nights, everyone knows this. But, more good news about hot cocoa is it can help protect your blood vessels as well.
Cocoa can inhibit the platelet activity that causes blood clotting. Potentially fatal blood clots have been linked to long-haul flgihts, as well as to cardiovascular disease, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and extended periods of inactivity (like being laid out with the flu).
A significant increase was observed following the consumption of CocoaPro powder.
Although the drink isn’t available in the U.S., you can purchase CocoaVia Original Chocolate Bars on their website.
Here is a recipe to use with that rich chocolatey candy bar:
Fill a mug with 1 cup of 1 precent milk, then microwave on medium for about a minute; add 2 squares of a CocoaVia Original Chocolate Bar and stir until the chocolate melts. And drink up to your hearts health. To learn more, visit the CocoaVia website.
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Earthly Eating Recipe:
Vegetable Pancakes
Serves: 6
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbs. baking powder
3/4 cup reduced fat milk
1 cup grates zucchini
1 cup grates carrots
Cooking oil spray
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, flours, and baking powder. Whisk in milk, then stir in vegetables. Let stand 20 minutes.
Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour batter from a measuring cup or a small pitcher onto pan to make pancakes of desired size. When bubbles form on top, turn over with a spatual. Continue cooking just until golden on both sides. Serve with maple syrup, sour cream or unsweetened plain yogurt.
Happy Eating!
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