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Health Benefits of Cacao Powder and How to Use It

Health Benefits of Cacao Powder and How to Use It   Cacao powder is made from ground cacao beans into fine powder form, and it has some surprising health benefits that can improve your overall health and well-being. Cacao powder contains antioxidants that can lower blood pressure, heart disease risk factors, cholesterol levels, and high blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. One or two tablespoons of cacao powder each day should provide you with enough antioxidant benefits to improve your overall health and well-being.   Know what it is You’ve probably heard cacao about chocolate. But cacao is its food, made by grinding up cocoa beans into a powder. You can use it as a replacement for cocoa powder in baked goods or mix it with water to make hot chocolate. Cacao contains more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, pomegranates or blueberries—and it’s been shown to promote healthy ageing. Other benefits include lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and even boosting y...