Cocoa is a product rich in iron and zinc, so it promotes the process of hematopoiesis and rapid healing of wounds. Cocoa also includes melanin , which protects the skin from the effects of ultraviolet and infrared radiation, and, therefore, helps to avoid sunburn and bumps. The presence of potassium in this product makes it useful for people suffering from heart disease. Cocoa has a beneficial effect on the whole organism. It is useful to drink even after colds for a general recovery.
Ingredients of Cocoa Nesquiqu
The composition of cocoa Nesquic includes not only cocoa powder, but also sugar. In addition, this drink contains an emulsifier (soy lecithin), salt, vitamins, minerals, maltodextrin and creamy vanilla flavor. Cocoa powder is only 17% of this drink, and in the first place in its composition is the sugar, which makes it not very useful. Calorie content of cocoa Nesquic is 377 kcal per 100 grams of product.
Benefits of Cocoa Nesquic
Whether Cocoa Nesquic is harmful, or useful can be understood by deciphering all components of its composition. Lecithin is a part of any chocolate. Maltodextrin is, in fact, starch. It is a harmless ingredient and serves for better flowability of the product, preventing the formation of lumps. In the composition, which is written on the packaging of cocoa Nesquik, it is not specified what kind of creamy vanilla flavor is used: synthetic, or natural. This makes you think, because the product is recommended to drink to children.
Mineral substances and vitamins are indicated not in the composition, but on the label. These include vitamins C , B1, B3, B5, B6, B9 and minerals iron and magnesium. In principle, these vitamins and minerals are included in the original product - cocoa powder. Therefore, uniquely a glass of cocoa will bring more benefits than a cup of cocoa Nesquic.