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The history of chocolate and its origin.

Types of chocolate and its uses.

Myths and truths about chocolate.

Alexa's specials for special occasions.

Chocolate Benefits

The history of chocolate and its origin It was more than 3000 years ago when the indigenous people of Central America created it accidentally. These indigenous people made beer with the pods of cocoa beans, a superfood that we already told you about here.

In 1100 BC, this beer was very popular. According to the traces found, it can be deduced that it was a very bitter drink, but very consumed. Around 800 BC, several generations later, the indigenous people decided to use their own seeds to make something different. As they did with beer, they decided to ferment the seeds to create a different drink. The result was an intensely flavored drink that was quickly consumed almost daily.

It is curious that in Honduras this chocolate was served in large jugs, of which archaeological remains have been found, as a regular drink in special celebrations. In addition, they used to filter the result to obtain an original version of the hot chocolate that we know today.

Later, they managed to perfect the result until they found the recipe to taste it in a similar way to how we do it today. It was in Mexico, thanks to the Mayan culture, when tchocolatl (Mayan name) became a food of daily use thanks, in part, to the cacao tree that the god Quetzalcoatl made for men.

In addition, they were the first to mix it with other ingredients, such as chili, thus creating various specialties and flavors.

Legend has it that Christopher Columbus was greeted with cocoa beans by the Aztecs. It is important to remember that the conquerors were seen almost as deities, so the value of those seeds was soon recognized.

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Types of chocolate and its uses...

Dark chocolate This is the name of the purest of all. Contains butter and cocoa paste. It can be flavored with different spices. The percentage of cocoa contained in each tablet is usually specified.

From 55%, the quality is optimal, and the flavor grows with a greater amount of cocoa.

Milk chocolate For many it is the most maligned, but despising it is a gross error. A dairy is added to the elaboration explained above to soften the final result. However, there is milk chocolate with a percentage of cocoa greater than 60%, so its flavor can also be powerful and suitable for the most demanding.

White chocolate It is well known although it is not actually considered chocolate since it does not contain cocoa paste. It is mainly made up of cocoa butter, milk, and sugar. It is one of the sweetest versions of chocolate and is more like a candy.

Filled chocolate The pasta is made in the familiar way. It is filled with all kinds of light creams that provide different flavors. In general, the use of fruits, nuts or different spices stands out. If the coating is dark chocolate, its consumption generates very interesting taste sensations as far as contrasts are concerned.

Hot chocolate It is made like dark chocolate, but it is taken into account that it has a just density so that it can be melted in milk or water. It is important to read the content very well and always bet on the one that contains the most cocoa and the least additives.

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Myths and truths about chocolate...

Chocolate makes you fat: False. It depends on the amount and type you choose.

The most convenient is dark chocolate, as it is more pure.

Contains monounsaturated and saturated fats. In addition, it helps burn fat and improves cardiovascular health.

Helps fight anxiety: True. It contains tryptophan and helps the brain make serotonin.

To its anxiolytic power must be added its value as a natural antidepressant.

Improves skin: True. Chocolate treatments help restore elasticity and reduce the depth of wrinkles. Its topical use is highly recommended.

Not suitable for people with liver problems: True. Chocolate slows down digestion and causes the liver to have to generate more bile to do its job.

It is a natural food: False. Chocolate comes from a manufacturing process in which various ingredients are used. However, as we have been explaining to you, this does not mean that we are dealing with an unhealthy product, rather the opposite. In fact, its consumption is recommended at least once a week to benefit from its properties.

Causes cavities and acne: False. Acne has a hormonal and even genetic origin. Thinking that eating a food with healthy fats results in immediate fat gain is illogical. What usually happens is that the massive consumption of chocolate is accompanied by other sugary foods, which are the ones that can cause, and in fact cause, acne and cavities.

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CHOCOLATE BENEFITS 7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate (healthline.com)

1. Very Nutritious: Quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and a few other minerals.

2. Powerful Source of Antioxidants: Cocoa and dark chocolate have a wide variety of powerful antioxidants. In fact, they have way more than most other foods.

3. May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure: The bioactive compounds in cocoa may improve blood flow in the arteries and cause a small but statistically significant decrease in blood pressure.

4. Raises HDL and Protects LDL From Oxidation: Dark chocolate improves several important risk factors for disease. It lowers the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative damage while increasing HDL and improving insulin sensitivity.

5. May Reduce Heart Disease Risk: Observational studies show a drastic reduction in heart disease risk among those who consume the most chocolate.

6. May Protect Your Skin From the Sun: Studies show that the flavanols from cocoa can improve blood flow to the skin and protect it from sun damage.

7. Could Improve Brain Function: Cocoa or dark chocolate may improve brain function by increasing blood flow. It also contains stimulants like caffeine and theobromine.

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