Healthy Chocolate does it have to be Dark?

By Adaeze Zheng

Chocolate, how many people do you know who dont like chocolate? Its safe to say not many, right? Dark chocolate is especially yummy and as it turns out it has health benefits as well. This is especially so with dark pure coco chocolate. It almost seems too good to be true.

Chocolate originates from beans, yes just like coffee. These Coco beans come from coco trees. It is thought that the process of turning the beans into chocolate originated three thousand years ago in the Americas. There are so many types of flavours and textures that chocolate is the King of all sweets.

Although dark chocolate is an acquired taste it remains the most popular amongst true cocoa lovers. The production of chocolate is almost synonymous with that of wine. The cocoa is harvested from the cocoa trees and then beat into a pulp. The pulp is then put into containers where it is fermented, much like the grapes used in making wine. After they are fermented the beans are laid out in the sun to dry, usually for 5-7 days. Once dried they are then shipped to a processing plant where the beans are cleaned of impurities and blended with other ingredients depending on what kind of chocolate is to be made.

There are many ways to make chocolate all depending on the final requirements for example milk or dark chocolate When the chocolate has reached its final stage it is stored before being sent all over the world.

The taste of chocolate is to die for and funny enough it is also very good to the body. There has been research done that shows positive results to the blood circulation of the body. Most chocolate eaters has shown signs of low blood pressure. Which in turn helps to reduce bad cholesterol and heart problems.

If you are looking for obtaining good results from eating dark chocolate then search for the best. Only pure chocolate made from the finest coco beans will give you the health benefits. When you find a good supply then stock up. There is one other health reason for eating chocolate it keeps you young and ready for love as its also a aphrodisiac!

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