可可粉是一种含有天然可可的粉末，能在多个方面对人体产生积极的作用。它既可做为饮料，也可用来做成烘焙食品，还可直接吃。
健康作用
据研究，可可粉具有调节血压、防止血栓、降低胆固醇和预防心脏疾病的功效。亚硝酸是一种能使血管扩张的物质，在可可粉中的化合物能促使身体产生更多的亚硝酸，从而护心。同时，可可粉特有的多酚类物质也具有抗氧化作用，防止细胞老化和癌症的发生。
美容作用
饮用含有可可粉的饮料能增加皮肤的光泽度、改善皮肤弹性及抗氧化作用，还可淡化色素斑点。可可粉中的黄酮类物质能够促进血液循环，保持皮肤健康，同时含有的镁能够促进肠道蠕动，有助于身体排毒，让肌肤更加清新自然。
食用方法
可可粉不仅可以加在牛奶、豆浆中饮用，还可以加在酸奶、燕麦、甜点、蛋糕、面包等食品中。食用时往往还会混合蜂蜜、植物油、香草等食材制作成调味品，既可保留其天然的风味，又能增加更多的味道多元性。
Cocoa powder is a powder that contains natural cocoa and can have positive effects on the body in multiple ways. It can be used as a beverage or in baking and can be eaten directly.
Health benefits
Studies have shown that cocoa powder can regulate blood pressure, prevent blood clots, lower cholesterol, and prevent heart disease. Nitrites are substances that can dilate blood vessels, and compounds in cocoa powder can promote the body to produce more nitrites to protect the heart. The unique polyphenols in cocoa powder also have antioxidant effects, preventing cell aging and cancer.
Beauty benefits
Drinking beverages containing cocoa powder can increase skin shine, improve skin elasticity and antioxidant effects, and even lighten pigmentation. Flavonoids in cocoa powder can improve blood circulation, keep skin healthy, and magnesium can promote intestinal peristalsis, helping the body detoxify and making the skin fresher and more natural.
Methods of consumption
Cocoa powder can be added to milk and soy milk to drink, or to yoghurt, oats, desserts, cakes, breads and other foods. When consumed, it is often mixed with honey, vegetable oil, or vanilla to make seasonings that can retain its natural flavor while providing more variety of taste.
