The origin of chocolate can be traced back to the days of ancient Aztec and Mayan civilization in Central America. Chocolate has been used as a drink for nearly all of its history. It is a confection produced from the dried seeds found in the cacao tree pods of the tropical tree Theobroma Cacao which literally means food of the Gods. The Aztecs introduced cacoa to the Spaniards, who took it back to Europe in the sixteenth century. Since it was very expensive then, only the rich could afford it.

The flavor of chocolate depends on the preparation process and ingredients used. Real chocolate is made from Cocoa and includes expensive ingredient called cocoa butter, a part of the cocoa bean. Compound chocolate contains more vegetable fat than real chocolate and cocoa. Unprocessed chocolate is better for health.

The more it is processed fewer health benefits remain in the final product. However, many health benefits remain in chocolate unless unhealthful ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, etc are added. Chocolates are highly antioxidants because cocoa contains natural Flavanoids that help to neutralize free radicals in the body.

Dark chocolates control blood pressure and lower harmful LDL cholesterol. The serotonin, a natural anti-depressant, present in chocolate elevates mood. Chocolate prevents tooth decay, fights cancer, shields the nerve cells of the brain from further damage and cleans up the artery. Cacao contains higher magnesium than any other plant. Magnesium helps in the regulation of the cardiovascular, neurological and digestive systems. So make a habit to grab a bar of dark chocolate or, even better, some raw cacao and give your body and brain a boost.

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