HOT SPICY COCOA DRINK.

HOT SPICY COCOA DRINK.

(c) Doc Ezinne Erhirhie.

When you cut out sugar from your diet, your brain may feel deprived of the feel good effect of sugar.

Also if, you lose weight, it’s easy to gain it back because your body’s metabolic rate may plummet. The spice used in this recipe helps to fire up your metabolism.

Good news, this recipe is dairy free, low carb, and the ingredients are very affordable.

I enjoy these almost every morning and evening!. It’s so easy to make, you don’t have to disturb your spouse to make it for you.

INGREDIENTS

1.       ½ teaspoon- 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder of choice.

2.       1 teaspoon of ginger powder or grated ginger.

3.       ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.

4.       3-4 cloves*

5.       1 cup of almond milk(optional)

6.       1 cup of hot water.

DIRECTIONS

1.       Boil water

2.       Put 1^st 3 ingredients in your mug,

3.       Add water.

4.       Stir and enjoy.

5.       Take note of all the pleasant aroma and slight burn on your throat.

* For most people ginger makes them feel satiated, for others it may make them feel hungry. If it makes you feel hungry or have vaginal spotting or feel heart burn, then swap the ginger with 3-4 cloves. This ingredient is sold by those who sell zobo leaves

If it makes you feel satiated then you are in luck, as it would help curb your appetite so that you can portion control and reduce your intake of food.