Health benefits of cocoa include decreased inflammation,
improved heart and brain health, and blood sugar and weight control. Cocoa
is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central
America. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th
century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine. Cocoa
powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa
butter. Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production.
However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain
important compounds that can benefit your health.
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