Cocoa Helps Phoenix Seniors Maintain a Healthy Heart and Lifestyle

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Cocoa Helps Phoenix Seniors Maintain a Healthy
Heart and Lifestyle
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As people age, both negative and positive
changes impact their lives. The whole process of
aging can be turned into an enjoyable experience
for the seniors if they understand the physical
changes in their body. Precaution is better than
cure and if seniors go with this age old cliché,
they can actually enjoy their golden years. In
the recent years, there has been a definite
increase in the processed foods and foods
containing higher levels of salt and fats. Such
foods lead to high cholesterol, high blood
pressure and several heart conditions. For
seniors, it can be quite challenging to maintain
a healthy diet, however, with the help of
caregivers from Phoenix home care, they maintain
a healthy lifestyle.
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Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols
It has been found in the researches in recent
years that intake of Cocoa is extremely helpful
in maintaining a healthy heart. The cocoa
flavonols, the most common flavonoids in cocoa
beans, are helpful in improving cardiovascular
health and decrease the chances of various
related heart conditions in seniors. Cocoa beans
are a rich source of  vitamins and minerals,
potassium and copper, which sustain
cardiovascular health, and iron, for healthy
blood and oxygen circulation in the body. Cocoa
beans are also a great source of magnesium and
calcium, which help all the organs to function
effectively.
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Some researchers have revealed recently that
cocoa beans are a better source of antioxidants
compared to green tea and red wine. Antioxidants
are important seniors for regulating cholesterol
levels and decrease the danger of several kinds
of cancers. They also prevent cell damage.
Great Source Antioxidants

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Cardiovascular Health
To maintain a healthy heart, it is important for
the elderly to sustain polyphenols in their
system. Cocoa beans contain high levels of
polyphenols which are not only good for your
cardiovascular health, but they are effective in
reducing blood pressure. Research indicates that
polyphenols, as found in cocoa beans, might
reduce blood pressure. The magnesium in cocoa
beans leads to a healthy heart by strengthening
it. A strong heart pumps the blood effectively,
which reduces the risk of blood clotting, strokes
and heart attacks.
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Energy Booster
Cocoa beans can reduce anxiety and promote
alertness. Consuming a cup of cocoa is equal to
consuming a cup of coffee, although it much
weaker in stimulants compared to coffee. Your
elderly loved one can prepare a hot cup of cocoa
for themselves or ask the caregiver from Phoenix
home care to prepare an energizing cup of cocoa
to enjoy.
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Dark Chocolate
Good news for the chocolate lovers! Dark
chocolate is a delicious way of consuming cocoa
beans. However, the chocolate that you or the
assistance from home care Phoenix select for your
elderly loved one should contain no less than 70
cocoa beans. It should not be incorporated with
any type of dairy including milk. The dark
chocolate that you purchase should strictly be
made from cocoa butter and nothing else.  
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Thank You!!!
Home Care Assistance of Phoenix offers hourly and
live-in home care for seniors in Phoenix, AZ. We
provide senior care services to elderly and
adults who need assistance. Free In-Home Care
Consultation. Call us today at [phone] to
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you or your loved one.
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