A cup of ginger cocoa in the morning and evening can make blood vessels younger

When the weather cools down in the morning and evening, a hot drink not only warms the body but also brings a sense of comfort. However, common shaken drinks on the market are often high in calories and can be taxing. In fact, a healthy and delicious hot drink, "ginger cocoa," has long been popular in Japan. Not only is it low in sugar and has no added sugar, it also offers numerous health benefits. Japanese medical doctor Kaname Hirayagi even wrote the best-selling book "Stay Healthy! The Ginger Cocoa Health Method," further fueling the trend for this healthy hot drink, making it a popular choice for those seeking a healthy lifestyle.

When it comes to ginger, most people only regard it as a seasoning or garnish for cooking, but ignore its rich health value. Past studies have shown that ginger not only helps relieve cold or flu symptoms and protect the respiratory system, but also has a positive effect onCardiovascular HealthThe key to this is that ginger contains "gingerolThe two active ingredients, ginger and shogaol, help dilate blood vessels on the body's surface, warming the body and effectively improving a weak constitution. Furthermore, many women drink ginger juice before their periods to alleviate menstrual discomfort, demonstrating the practicality of ginger in daily health.

However, pure ginger juice has a spicy taste that not everyone can accept. The birth of "ginger cocoa" just solves this problem - by adding cocoa powder, it not only neutralizes the spicy taste of ginger, but also makes the overall flavor more acceptable to the public. Dr. Hirayanagi Kaname even emphasized in his book: "Cocoa and ginger both have the effect of promoting insulin secretion. The combination of the two can not only helpStabilize blood sugar, reduce the value, andReduce bad cholesterol in the bodyIt helps prevent blood vessel blockage, thereby improving cardiovascular problems such as arteriosclerosis, providing a double safeguard for health."

In addition to warming the body and protecting the cardiovascular system, ginger cocoa has also been found to aid in weight loss. Professor Hiroyuki Kobayashi of the Juntendo University School of Medicine in Japan explained, "Obesity in some people stems from 'colon edema,' and ginger cocoa can address this problem." Generally speaking, colon edema is caused by factors such as poor circulation, overeating, and lack of exercise. Once edema occurs, the intestines sag due to accumulated fluid, resulting in a bulging abdomen and the appearance of puffiness.

The combination of ginger and cocoa has a synergistic effect on colon edema: ginger's shogaols promote intestinal blood circulation and accelerate water metabolism, while cocoa's flavanols help dilate intestinal blood vessels, further optimizing circulation. The two work synergistically to effectively alleviate colon edema and indirectly improve body shape. Japanese actress Akemi Ishii has publicly shared her success in losing weight by drinking a cup of ginger cocoa morning and evening, making this drink a popular weight loss tool.

This healthy and practical "Ginger Cocoa" is surprisingly simple to make at home: First, prepare 5 grams of pure, unsweetened cocoa powder and add 200 milliliters of hot water. Stir thoroughly. Next, add 5 grams of ground ginger (with skin) and stir thoroughly until the ginger paste and cocoa liquid are blended. If you still find the taste a bit spicy, add a small amount of honey to taste. However, be careful to avoid excessive sugar intake to maximize its health benefits.