What works for me #2:

Mar 15, 2011

What works for me #2: Couple tbsp of Organic Cocoa Powder a day   Prior to WLS I was a coffee fiend and I still am, but just decaffeinated coffee now. The switch to decaf was tough and I especially missed my caffeine kick. So to combat sleepy mornings and the afternoon lull I stated adding 1 tablespoon of Organic Cocoa Powder to my morning and afternoon coffee.   The benefits of Organic Cocoa Powder are (as I understand it):  

• -Flavonoides - antioxidants counteract cellular damage associated cancer/heart diseases.
• -Lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
• -Phenylethylamine improves mood.
• -Theobromine acts as a mild stimulate (since I can't have regular coffee)

So of course cocoa also contains some caffeine too, but we are allowed a little caffeine. In fact many foods and even decaf coffee have a little caffeine, but these amounts are considered minimal compared to a regular cup of coffee. We just don't want a lot of caffeine on a daily basis.    BTW the most serious problem with regular coffee and caffeine in large amounts is, as I understand it, that it damages the lining of our stomach pouches and may lead to ulcers (ouch!!).   Anyhoo…2 tbsp of Organic Cocoa Powder a day…it works for me.

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