The scientific name of a chocolate is Theobroma cacao, that translates from Latin language as a delicacy of Gods. Black chocolate is the first form of solid chocolate. It is the basis for all other species. It is made only from grated and roasted cocoa beans, cocoa butter and powdered sugar. Black chocolate is the most expensive chocolate in the world. The more cocoa it contains -the more expensive and valuable is the chocolate bar. The Homeland of chocolate is Central and South America, where Indian tiles invented the first chocolate. Thought it was totally different from what we call a chocolate nowedays. Indian tiles used the cocoa beans mixed with water and chili to make a beverage, that brought them energy, good taste and feeling of happiness. The Atztecs were using chocolate as a currency unite with which they could have payed the taxes. First Europeans who found out abot chocolate were spanish. The receipy was hold in a secret, and cooking it without permision was forbidden. More than that, the disclosure of the receipy could have led to the execution. Charles Dickens used to say "No chocolate - No breakfast"
Milk chocolate contains cocoa beans and milk or creames, which give chocolate the tenderness of the taste and its fine flavor. White chocolate is not counted as a chocolate sweet because it doesnt include any cocoa beans. It is a mixture of cocoa butter, vanilla and milk powder to which are added various flavoring. Swedish scientists have proved that the regular use of a chocolate reduces the risc of cardiovascular disease by 25%The black chocolate provides you with the energy and happiness. The chocolate containes magnesium that provides the beneficial effect on a brain activity, theobromine hormone that developes the hormones of happiness, the large amount of antidoxidants, calcium, iron, thorine, phosphorus. It lowers the cholosterin level in blood, is useful for heart and blood vessels, normalizes the blood pressure and strenthens bone tissues. The dark chocolate is a dietery product that helps against depression and stress. It can replace Viagra, as it is a strong aphrodisiac. Due to coffeine and phenols it is a fat burner. Scientists believe that dark chocolate helps to reduce daily caloric intake by 15%! It is proved that dark chocolate is not only perfectly satisfies hunger, but also reduces appetite. For a long time the people with problematic skin blamed the chocolate as one of the causes of acne. However, skin problems usually indicate a malfunction of the hormonal system. On the other side, the chocolate, rich of flavones, slows skin aging and kokohil smooths wrinkles and refreshes skin cells.Theanine thet containes in a chocolate prevent the formation of plaque, and phosphate and fluoride strengthens the enamel. However, you should be careful not to overeat a chocolate, as it containes the kanabioidy, that is part of marijuana as well as the chocolate can be dangerous to people who have a diabet or are allergic to any components of this product. Like any other products, chocolate should be eaten in reasonable quantities and choosen only high quality products. Chocolate bar and a couple of chocolates daily can raise your quality of life and recharge your energy.
Thank you for explaining the biological effects of chocolate. This helps me rationalize my lack of ability to resist chocolate: "Why should I stop eating chocolate!? It's good for me! " :)
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