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Hot Chocolate Antioxidants are best made from Cocoa!Science Daily tells us that there's sweet news about hot cocoa! Researchers at Cornell University have shown that the popular winter beverage contains more antioxidants per cup than a similar serving of red wine or tea; and may be a healthier choice! There is growing evidence that hot chocolate antioxidants (cocoa) does have nutrients that have health benefits, and that we can find a tasty alternative in the quest to maintain a diet rich in antioxidants; nutrients that we need to fight cancer, heart disease and aging! 
"Although we know that antioxidants are important for good health,
nobody knows the exact daily amount required per person," says Chang
Yong Lee, Ph.D., head of the study and a professor of food chemistry in
Cornell's Department of Food Science and Technology, located in Geneva,
N.Y. "Nevertheless, a cup or two of hot cocoa every once in a while
does provide a delicious, warm and healthy way to obtain more
antioxidants." We know the health benefits of red wine and tea, all of which are known to be high in antioxidants, and although researchers have been aware for some time that cocoa is also rich in these compounds, it has been unclear how they compare. Researchers undertook to test these drinks, using similar serving sizes and conditions. The beverages tested included a cup of hot water containing two tablespoons of pure cocoa powder, roughly equivalent to the amount of cocoa in a normal-size packet of instant hot chocolate; a cup of water containing a standard size bag of green tea; a cup of black tea; and one glass of red wine (California Merlot).
When the data was evaluated, the researchers showed that, on a per serving basis, the antioxidant concentration in cocoa was the highest: It was almost 2 times stronger than red wine, 2-3 times stronger than green tea, and 4-5 times stronger than that of black tea!
It seems that hot cocoa tends to trigger the release of more antioxidants! Does Hot Chocolate have Antioxidants?... the answer seems to be that it has more! Recipes for Hot Chocolate Hot Choc 1 ¾ of a mug raw milk Heat
milk in saucepan on stove over medium heat, to pleasant drinking
temperature.Do not boil. Mix organic cocoa powder and Stevia (in just
enough water to make a paste. Add heated milk to cocoa mixture in mug,
and stir well. Add a drop of vanilla, and drink as is, or top with
fresh-whipped cream! Hot Choc 2 2 1/2 cups milk, scalded PREPARATION:
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