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Just Chocolate - Everything You Need to Know About Chocolate (Paperback)
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Just Chocolate - Everything You Need to Know About Chocolate (Paperback)
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"Just Chocolate" is a comprehensive guide to Everything You Need to
Know about Chocolate including detailed information on the History
of Chocolate, Interesting Facts about Chocolate, Types of
Chocolate, Chocolate and Health and the Health Effects of
Chocolate. It includes 50+ Delectable Chocolate Recipe Variations
covering 11 different recipe categories. Chocolate is a treasured
dessert across the world, but few people realize how unique and
special the decadent treat actually is. Beginning with the people
of Meso-america, chocolate has had a reigning role in many cultural
traditions. Whether it is used to symbolize wealth and importance
or is given as an expression of love and admiration, chocolate has
earned a status that many other types of food can never hope to
reach. Chocolate is mood enhancing stuff, containing chemicals that
have been scientifically proven to cheer you up, alleviate aches
and pains, and even make you feel as though you're falling in love.
Chocolate has been used for hundreds of years to cure many
ailments, including headaches, stomach troubles and fatigue. Modern
dark chocolate contains the same properties as the medicinal
chocolate that physicians used in the past and therefore offers
many of the same healing benefits. When consumed in moderate
amounts, chocolate has several health benefits. The Aztecs thought
that the cacao tree was sent from their god. They used it to cure
ailments, improve overall health and as an aphrodisiac Chocolate
contains chemicals that release endorphins that reduce pain and
increase feelings of joy. Chocolate has nearly as many antioxidants
as tea. Antioxidants prevent free radicals from damaging cells in
the body. Chocolate acts as a mild amphetamine due to the small
amount of caffeine that it contains, so it boosts energy and
increases alertness. Despite its high fat content, consuming
chocolate does not raise blood cholesterol levels. On average, a
single American will consume more than 11 pounds of chocolate each
year, while one person in Switzerland will consume over 22 pounds
of chocolate. Chocolate may have properties that actually prevent
tooth decay rather than causing it. Chocolate does not contribute
to acne breakouts or migraines. When consumed in moderate amounts,
chocolate has several health benefits.
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