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In one study, German
researchers gave women a half cup of extra-flavonoid enriched cocoa every day.
In just 6 weeks skin was smoother, better hydrated and less sun sensitive. And
12 weeks did even more. All thanks to the skin-boosting antioxidants in cocoa,
called flavonoids. But remember that’s dark
chocolate and the darker the better. Here’s a great chocolate dessert recipe
from my cook book: Recipes
for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love. This is a great healthy drink
that is low in calories and high in antioxidants.
Spirited Orange Cocoa for 1 cup
1 - 12 ounce coffee mug
2 tablespoons of dark cocoa mix (try Essential Living organic cocoa mix) in a 12 ounce cup of hot water.
Mix well. Add a splash (1-2 tablespoon) of Grand Marquette or Patron Orange Liquor (can be found at BevMO –in stores and online $9.99).
Shave about 1 teaspoon of 85% organic chocolate and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh orange skin and sprinkle both on top of the cocoa… enjoy! (About 120 calories per serving) – don’t want to use liquor; squeeze a tablespoon of fresh orange juice.
For a party – use 2 tablespoons of cocoa per 12 ounces of water and make a carafe, (coffee pot) full of the cocoa mix; add 1 tablespoon of orange liquor per 12 ounces of cocoa).
Serve in small espresso cups with chocolate and orange grated on top and a side of vanilla biscotti.
Cheers and may your skin glow!
Spirited Orange Cocoa for 1 cup
1 - 12 ounce coffee mug
2 tablespoons of dark cocoa mix (try Essential Living organic cocoa mix) in a 12 ounce cup of hot water.
Mix well. Add a splash (1-2 tablespoon) of Grand Marquette or Patron Orange Liquor (can be found at BevMO –in stores and online $9.99).
Shave about 1 teaspoon of 85% organic chocolate and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh orange skin and sprinkle both on top of the cocoa… enjoy! (About 120 calories per serving) – don’t want to use liquor; squeeze a tablespoon of fresh orange juice.
For a party – use 2 tablespoons of cocoa per 12 ounces of water and make a carafe, (coffee pot) full of the cocoa mix; add 1 tablespoon of orange liquor per 12 ounces of cocoa).
Serve in small espresso cups with chocolate and orange grated on top and a side of vanilla biscotti.
Cheers and may your skin glow!
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