Most people know the health benefits of drinking lemon water with lemon added to water.

But besides lemons, there are other foods that are good to mix with water. It's cacao nibs.

 

Kakao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which are representative antioxidant compounds.

 

Polyphenols have the function of converting active oxygen in the body into harmless substances.

Reactive oxygen species attack normal cells in the body, accelerating aging and increasing the risk of various diseases, including cancer.

Actually, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Texas, USA

As a result of having 25 healthy adults consume Kakao for 6 weeks,

The level indicating oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species has been shown to decrease.

Procyanidin contained in cacao nibs also helps in cancer prevention.

 

According to research published in the Biochemical Journal by Konkuk University, procyanidin affects normal cells.

It prevents cancer development by binding to proteins that mutate into cancer cells and inhibiting their activity.

 

Kakao nibs also help with vascular health.

 

Thanks to the abundant catechin components in Kakao Nibs. Catechins break down fats inside blood vessels.

Helps blood circulation and is good for preventing cardiovascular diseases. Catechins increase the elasticity of blood vessels and

It is effective in regulating blood pressure by removing cholesterol from the blood vessels.

 

A research team from the University of Cologne in Germany actually gave kakao nibs to 44 patients with hypertension.

As a result of 18 weeks of administration, it was found that patients' blood pressure decreased by 44%.

 

 

 

 

When eating cacao nibs, simply chew and eat them without any special preparation.

 

However, when eaten alone, it may taste very bitter.

If it's difficult to consume due to its bitterness, brewing it in hot water to make tea is also a good option.

However, since Kakao Nibs contain caffeine, consuming them excessively may

Side effects from caffeine may occur.

 

When consuming cacao nibs for health management, about 2 to 3 teaspoons per day is appropriate.