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Chocolate and health

Chocolate and health

The inner values of chocolate Source of energy for an active lifestyle Because of the high concentration of calories in a relatively small volume and thanks to the positive relationship between sugars and fats, chocolate is an important source of direct energy. Chocolate also compensates very rapidly for the energy that the body expends during … Read more

The history of chocolate

Chocolate is often referred to as the “food of the gods”. Of course this relates to the heavenly taste of chocolate and the pleasure of indulgence in it, but there is more to it than that! The phrase may have its roots in the pre-Colombian religion which first cultivated cocoa and consumed it as chocolate. … Read more

Nutrients

Cocoa and chocolate are important sources of energy: with their concentration of calories in a small volume, cocoa and chocolate are among the most concentrated vegetable energy suppliers. That’s why they are one of sports peoples’ favorite foodstuffs for recuperation after intense training. Chocolate contains a combination of sugars and fats that can make you feel good during and after … Read more

Chocolate quotes

James Wadswurth (17th century):“Chocolate changes old wives into young and fresh women, it sends renewed vibrations through their flesh, it makes them want what we know but cannot say, from the moment they have tasted that sweet chocolate.” Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826):“Those who have had the pleasure to consume chocolate, are in good health. They suffer … Read more

How to store chocolate

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first pos If your like me, there’s never any chocolate left to store, however if you do need to keep your chocolate for a period of time follow these simple instructions. Chocolate is sensitive to humidity, odours and, if in contact with air and light, oxidation. Chocolate should be … Read more