Akyem Swedru Circuit Methodist Church members schooled on health benefits of cocoa

Members of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Akyem Swedru circuit have been schooled on the health and nutritional benefits of cocoa during the climax of their Annual Camp Meeting at Akim Adiembra in the Eastern Region.

The occasion which was marked by a mega Thanksgiving Service brought together about 300 hundred members from eight churches in the circuit.

Speaking at the programme Dr. Edward Amporful, Chief Pharmacist, Cocoa Clinic said natural cocoa contains a lot of polyphenol and antioxidants which mitigate the activity of free radicals in the body and also has the ability to lower high blood pressure and sugar level.

He noted that natural cocoa also has anti-aging properties which give the body a smooth and silky feel when consumed religiously.

“The daily consumption of cocoa contributes to the maintenance of a healthy circulatory system which ensures the proper functioning of the vital organs of the body including brain function”. Dr. Amporful explained.

He added that the natural cocoa also had the ability to fight stress and calm the nerves after a hard day's work.

He therefore encouraged the congregation to consume cocoa daily in order to derive its full benefits.

Very Rev. Moses K. Agyam the Superintendent Minister of the circuit called on the congregation to be united and live at peace with each other.

He said “this is what God expects from us as his children. When there is unity amongst us God commands his blessings unto us. It is the key to a happy life”

He further explained that when Christian learn to live in peace with each other at all times it promote growth and efficiency in all human endeavours.

Adding to Dr. Ampoful’s call to consume cocoa regularly, Rev. Agyam advised the Christians to make cocoa consumption a regular habit to enhance their health.

Citing himself as an ardent cocoa consumer, he recounted how he has become more active and could work for several hours without getting tired.

"The vibrancy with which I go about my daily activities has now taken another level ever since I started taking the natural cocoa. I feel like a young man again”.