Hot cocoa is a delicious, indulgent treat, but if you make it with the right ingredients, it can give you an energy boost when you’re dealing with an emergency. (h/t to Healthline.com)

Where does cocoa come from?

Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing cocoa butter or its fat content.

Experts believe that the Maya civilization of Central America first used cocoa. Spanish conquerors introduced cocoa to Europe in the 16th century, where it grew in popularity as a health-promoting medicine.

Now, modern consumers know about cocoa because of its role in chocolate production. According to research, cocoa also contains important compounds that can benefit your health.

Cocoa is full of beneficial polyphenols that support overall well-being

Polyphenols are the naturally occurring antioxidants in foods like fruits, vegetables, chocolate, tea and wine. These beneficial antioxidants have been linked to several benefits, such as supporting good health.

Cocoa is one of the richest sources of polyphenols. This superfood is also full of flavanols, which have potent antioxidant effects.

Keep in mind that processing and heating cocoa can cause it to lose its beneficial properties. Cocoa is also often treated with alkaline to reduce bitterness, which results in a 60 percent decrease in flavanol content.

While cocoa is a great source of polyphenols, you should remember that not all products containing cocoa will provide the same benefits. (Related: Easy, healthy, tasty: Energizing smoothie recipes with high nutritional value.)

Where to get lab-verified organic cocoa powder

The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you boost your energy levels, especially during emergencies.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce the convenient and affordable Superfood Hot Cocoa Recipe Kit. This kit contains three lab-verified and healthy products: Organic Cocoa Energize, Organic Non-Fat Milk Powder and Collagen Peptide Chocolate Coconut Drink Mix.

Organic Cocoa Energize

Specially formulated to support your health and fuel you throughout the day, Groovy Bee® Organic Cocoa Energize is a nutritious and delicious powder blend that offers the wholesome goodness of organic cocoa powder, organic maca root powder and seven organic functional mushroom powders.

It is loaded with antioxidants and slightly sweetened with low-glycemic organic coconut sugar, one of the best low-glycemic sugar substitutes on the planet.

Groovy Bee® Organic Cocoa Energize is non-GMO, plant-based, certified Kosher and organic. It is also extensively lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Organic Non-Fat Milk Powder

Organic non-fat milk powder is an excellent alternative to store-bought organic milk because it gives the milk a much longer shelf life and portability. This tasty and healthy milk powder retains its original nutritional content since the process of removing the fat doesn’t take away the beneficial nutrients in whole milk.

This convenient milk powder needs no refrigeration and can then easily be reconstituted with water at any time.

Versatile, shelf-stable and highly nutritious, Groovy Bee® Organic Non-Fat Milk Powder is sourced from premium healthy cows that are ethically raised without the use of GMOs, bovine growth hormones, antibiotics, or synthetic substances. This ensures that they provide only the best milk with optimal nutritional content.

Our non-fat milk powder is non-China, is certified Kosher and is organic. It also contains no added gluten or GMOs and is extensively lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Collagen Peptide Chocolate Coconut Drink Mix

To help boost your daily intake of lab-verified collagen, we are proud to introduce our NEW Groovy Bee® Collagen Peptide Chocolate Milk Drink Mix.

An excellent source of protein and other nutrients, our specially formulated drink mix provides the combined nutritional benefits of lab-verified bovine collagen, coconut milk powder, cocoa powder, monk fruit extract and pink Himalayan salt in one convenient powder blend.

For a delicious nutrient-dense beverage, add this blend to your favorite smoothie recipe. It can also easily be added to your favorite shakes, juices, teas, coffees and other beverages.

Groovy Bee® Collagen Peptide Chocolate Milk Drink Mix is non-GMO and has been rigorously lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Each serving (two tablespoons) of Groovy Bee® Collagen Peptide Chocolate Milk Drink Mix contains approximately 8.1 g of high-quality protein (16 percent of the Daily Value).

Visit Superfood.news for more on nutritious foods that support optimal health and wellness. Check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.

Watch the video below to learn more about the health-supporting benefits of Organic Cocoa Powder, Maca Powder and Functional Mushrooms.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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