Tablea chocolate is a thick hot chocolate drink made from cacao balls. The tablea can also be in a thick disk or square form.
It is believed that the Spanish during the mid-17th century persuaded the local Filipinos to grow cacao trees and to develop the beans into cacao tablets. Thus, began the consumption of the thick and hot tablea chocolate in the local culture.
Health benefits of tablea chocolate
Studies at Cornell University found that cacao powder contained up to three times more the level of antioxidants found in green tea, and twice the level found in red wine.
The cacao beans contain substantial amounts of flavonols. These antioxidants play an important role in protecting the body against cell damage and may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
As indicated by research, cacao beans can help reduce or control the levels of "bad" cholesterol in our bloodstream while raising the "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Studies have also indicated the polyphenols in cacao beans may reduce blood pressure. These polyphenols in cacao beans generally promote a strong immunity against illnesses.
Magnesium is another nutrient contained in cacao beans that support a healthy cardiovascular system. It also improves the strength and condition of the heart and supports its ability to pump blood effectively and decreases blood coagulation, which reduces the risk of blood clots.
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that looks delish :- perfect for the morning :-) Dropping by from FTF.
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I miss having this drink in the morning :-( I cannot wait to try it soon :-) Dropping by from YS.
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This is a MUST in our family every christmas. :)
ReplyDeletethank you for the info... your tablea choco drink looks great... :D
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yummy and healthy...something I love to drink!
ReplyDeleteI miss having that delish drink :-( Dropping by from YS.
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oh, love this...so perfect in the morning or afternoon tea! thanks for sharing those information. visiting from FTF, hope to see you around. thanks and have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteI like tsokolate, but I am not really fond of it, but if ever it is served, I can still consume it. I do love chocolates though, but not much of this local drink we have. I wanna go to Bohol now! As in NOW NA! But our trip for Bohol will still be on August!
ReplyDeleteI know that meany people would see this photo as simply messy but I LOVE it! It's prefect!!! Thank you for sharing it with food photography linky this week. :)
ReplyDeleteback here from last week's yummy sunday...this post made me order hot chocolate last friday when i went to phnom penh for my visa...but still our own tablea chocolate's still the best! :) have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteBecause my bad cholesterol is slightly elevated, I'll need a good supply of tablea chocolate. Thanks for sharing that info!
ReplyDeletethis reminds me of my childhood days.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried tablea tsokolate. But I think I'll definitely try and buy some of this tablea and see for myself.
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