Everybody loves a sweet treat from time to time. One of the best choices is to reach for a high quality dark chocolate, 70% cocoa content or more.
Dark chocolate, a friendly monounsaturated fat, has some strong benefits for fertility. Research shows that the smell of chocolate can increase the brain’s theta waves, which promote the relaxation response. Chocolate contains flavanoids known to help elevate mood, promote blood flow, ease inflammation and inhibit the formation of blood clots. Chocolate also contains arginine, which increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries specifically. Both chocolate and L-arginine supplements are best avoided in cases of Heat, and particularly if you have skin eruptions like herpes. Drink Hot Chocolate as an occasional treat, not an everyday staple.
Yields: 2 generous servings
2 cups almond, hemp or goat milk 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Heat milk and water over medium-low heat. Add in cocoa powder, stirring vigorously until completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and stir for two minutes. Once it is simmering, remove from heat and serve while hot.
Fertility Friendly Hot Chocolate
Everybody loves a sweet treat from time to time. One of the best choices is to reach for a high quality dark chocolate, 70% cocoa content or more.
Dark chocolate, a friendly monounsaturated fat, has some strong benefits for fertility. Research shows that the smell of chocolate can increase the brain’s theta waves, which promote the relaxation response. Chocolate contains flavanoids known to help elevate mood, promote blood flow, ease inflammation and inhibit the formation of blood clots. Chocolate also contains arginine, which increases blood flow to the uterus and ovaries specifically. Both chocolate and L-arginine supplements are best avoided in cases of Heat, and particularly if you have skin eruptions like herpes. Drink Hot Chocolate as an occasional treat, not an everyday staple.
Yields: 2 generous servings
2 cups almond, hemp or goat milk 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Heat milk and water over medium-low heat. Add in cocoa powder, stirring vigorously until completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and stir for two minutes. Once it is simmering, remove from heat and serve while hot.