5 Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Hot Chocolate (Cocoa)

My 80-Year-Old Mother Drinks Cacao Every Day (And Has Normal BP)

The Morning "Boot Sequence" For over 35 years (oops, I just revealed my age!), my family has had a non-negotiable protocol. We do not start the "system" without Sekwate (Hot Chocolate).

In our household, breakfast isn't breakfast without this dark, rich drink made from 100% roasted cacao beans, known locally in the Philippines as Tablea (or Tableya).

My grandparents used to call it "Food for the Gods." As an IT professional, I call it "High-Performance System Fuel."

But whenever I mention this habit, I hear the same bug report from friends: "Mark, be careful! That will give you high blood pressure!"

Today, I want to debug this misconception once and for all.

The Misconception: The "High Blood" Myth People confuse Pure Tablea with sugary, processed chocolate drinks.

• Processed Chocolate: Packed with sugar and milk. This can spike your blood sugar and pressure.

• Pure Tablea: This is 100% Cacao. It is bitter, earthy, and chemically completely different.

The "Source Code": Why It Actually Lowers BP I’ve analyzed the nutritional data, and the science backs up my grandparents' wisdom. Cacao is packed with Flavonoids.

Think of Flavonoids as a patch that optimizes your blood vessels. They stimulate the lining of your arteries to produce Nitric Oxide.

• The Function: Nitric Oxide signals your blood vessels to relax and widen (vasodilation).

• The Result: Blood flows more easily, which actually lowers blood pressure, rather than spiking it.

The Case Study: My 80-Year-Old Mother If you need "User Acceptance Testing" (UAT), look no further than my mother. She is in her 80s and is still incredibly active. She has been drinking Sekwate her entire life. She is living proof that pure cacao is not a health risk—it’s a longevity tool.

Here's the 5 List of Amazing Heath Benefits of Drinking Hot Chocolate.

1. Skin Protection -  In some research, Hot Chocolate has more anti-oxidants content than Green Tea and Wine, and because of these anti-oxidants, it improves your skin condition and having a more fairer skin. It also contains Flavonoids that help skin hydration and protects the skin from UV rays.

2. Helps You in Losing Weight - The best time to drink Hot Choco is in the morning, 5-20 minutes after having breakfast reduced your appetite of eating high-calorie foods, and because of this moderation you will eventually lose your weight.

3. Boosts You Mood - Chocolates are very know as mood booster, and so as Hot Chocolates. Drinking Hot Choco will stimulate an Endorphin that will help you feel more relax and improves you mood.

4. More Brain Power - A sharper brain. Drinking Hot Chocolate help the blood flow, meaning more oxygen is flowing to the brain, and will improve the overall brain health which helps you to think better and sharper. Drink it 2 times a day.

5. Cancer Prevention  - As mention above Cocoa contains more vitamins and minerals, and has more Anti-Oxidants which fights cancer cells.

If you have been avoiding Tablea because you are scared of "High Blood," you are running on outdated information. The key is the source. Don't buy the powdered sugary stuff. Buy the rock-hard Tablea discs from the local market. Boil them. Whisk them. Drink it black or with a little milk.

It’s the best upgrade you can give your cardiovascular system.

Thanks for your time! Grab a cup of Hot Chocolate now and stay Healthy. God bless!

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Disclaimer: I am Mark V., an IT professional, not a cardiologist. This article is based on 35 years of personal consumption and research. If you have severe hypertension or are caffeine-sensitive, consult your doctor.