In the Dec 2008 "alive" magazine, "Canada's Natural Health and Wellness Magazine", writer Bruce Burnett, CH wrote:
The botanical name for marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis, is Greek for "to cure". Pliny the elder (23 to 79 AD), naturalist and philosopher, said, "Whosoever shall take a spoonful of mallow shall be free from all diseases that may come."
It is known to counteract many intestinal problems, relieve dry coughs, bronchial asthma and congestion, allergic rhinitis and pleurisy. It is also rich in antioxidants, and as a topical ointment is used to treat inflamed skin, boils and abscesses and reduce skin aging.
And you thought Marsh Mallow was just a sweetie!
Just like chocolate.................its origins date back thousands of years to ancient Mesoamerica. the Mayans and their ancestors discovered the health benefits of chocolate around 1500 BC. It was made into a paste with water, chili peppers and cornmeal to make a bitter drink used to treat stomach and intestinal complaints, infections, fever and coughs and boost energy and stamina.
Who'd ' thunk?
So, if we put marshmallows in our hot chocolate, we must have one terrific health food, right?
Maybe we are onto something here.....if only we could eliminate the unhealthy ingredients in both (like refined sugar).
Well, Xocai does offer a healthy sipping chocolate.
Does anyone out there offer a healthy marshmallow for my drink?
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