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This chocolate beverage can help reduce inflammation and heart disease risk

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It turns out your favorite cold weather drink is also good for your health. People at a high risk of heart disease who drink them extra no sugar added cocoa powder and fat free milk twice a day have lower levels of inflammation, an indicator of atherosclerosis compared to those who drink only milk according to a Spanish study. Researchers believed the high concentration of polyphenols in the cocoa powder works as a natural anti-inflammatory. The study of participants was given 20 gram package of cocoa powder with 250 milliliters of skim milk twice a day everyday for four weeks. They drink the chocolate milk for breakfast and the other with an afternoon snack or dinner. You can make this at home by mixing a six little cup of cocoa powder in one cup of warm milk twice a day. Get even more benefits by eating polyphenol rich foods such as dark chocolate, grapes and berries daily. Check back tomorrow for another 60-second solution.