Chocolate

Chocolate Index

1. Women & Chocolate By Rick Valens
   Sinful is how women has always described chocolate. But despite so, do you know that 99% of all women love chocolate and that they may actually prefer chocolate more to than to sex?What exactly about chocolate is it so wonderful? Well, in fact it is not just the women who love it but almost everybody would love it too. I believe you enjoy chocolate just as much? It always feels so nice to have it melted in your mouth, delivering its wonderful taste right through your tongue, doesn’t it?Well it…



2. Healthy Chocolate? By Gerald Meyer
   It's great news that research found a food that lowers blood pressure and is healthy for the heart and maybe more. The problem is that the chocolate most Americans consume is not the same kind. The more popular kinds of chocolate have little or no positive effect on your health. Only certain chocolate may be healthy.Dark chocolate is the chocolate that was found to have positive effects on blood pressure. Participants given dark, milk, or white chocolate every day were evaluated in different s…



3. Chocolate, Candy, Fudge By Mike Yeager
   A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened chocolate is a treat that tempts everyone. Whether it’s a delicious chocolate truffle or a double dipped chocolate nut cluster that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed inside your mouth; quality chocolate candy is a treat that you enjoy and deserve.Chocolate candy, soft candy, chewy candy, chocolate and fruit candy are all available today over the internet at great prices.For a quick energy pick up, consider chocolate. After putting your …



4. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate By Lee Dobbins
   Chocolate, or the cocoa bean to be more exact was used by the Aztecs as early as the year 400 but it was Columbus who first introduced it to the new world when he brought it back to Spain. Chocolate as a drink was quite popular in Europe in the mid 1600's, but chocolate as a solid wasn't introduced until 1847. Thirty years later, milk was added to create milk chocolate and candy bars have been enjoyed world wide ever since!Making ChocolateIt is actually quite simple to make chocolate, but each…



5. The History Of Chocolate By Lee Dobbins
   Ever wonder how this favorite dessert and ingredient for baked goods came about? What about the famous chocolate chip?Our love of chocolate started back in 1828 when a dutch chemist Johannes Van Houten came up with a way of separating the fat (cocoa butter) from the ground cocoa beans. This provided cocoa powder which tasted a lot better than the whole bean. Soon enough people were coming up with ways to mix the powder with milk and make chocolate bars and the first bar (swiss of course) was s…



6. Is Chocolate A New Health Food? By Meri Raffetto
   Could it be possible that our beloved chocolate may actually be good for us? This is the nutrition news we have all been waiting for. So here is the scoop on chocolate and its health benefits. Yes, you read right, health benefits!Recent studies show that cocoa and dark chocolate with a high cocoa content contain many heart-healthy antioxidants. They contain a compound called flavonoids which may help prevent the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels in the …



7. The History of Chocolate is a Record with Centuries of Appreciation By Nicole Martins
   The history of chocolate doesn't mention the delicious confectionery's source until the ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures came upon and recognized the value of the cacao plant. Chocolate makers used the products of the plant for currency and units of calculation. The first cocoa plantations were said to have been in northern South America where the Mayans migrated in about 600 AD.Christopher Columbus reportedly brought the valuable beans back to King Ferdinand after his fourth visit to the New …



8. 17 Popular Quotes about Chocolate By Bridget Mwape
   1. "Chocolate causes certain endocrine glands to secrete hormones that affect your feelings and behavior by making you happy. Therefore, it counteracts depression, in turn reducing the stress of depression. Your stress-free life helps you maintain a youthful disposition, both physically and mentally. So, eat lots of chocolate!" - Elaine Sherman, Book of Divine Indulgences2. "Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar in four pieces with your bare hands--and then just eating one piece" -…



9. Chocolate Gift Ideas By Jane Roseen
   People give gifts to strengthen bonds, to remind friends, family, and colleagues that they are an important part of our lives. Fine chocolates are just about everyone's favorite. And as the food industry has evolved in the last few decades, gourmet chocolate seems to be a real niche item available anywhere you shop. Gourmet chocolates can be gifted on Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Wedding Gifts, Valentine’s Day or for any other special occasion.Gourmet chocolates are a great treat for any chocolate…



10. Interesting Chocolate Statistics By Criss White
    Just about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and chocolate:1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average Swiss eats 21 pounds a year.2. Chocolate is the food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute significantly to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating.3. Several medical studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually prolong your life by reducing risk…



11. A Moment of Truth: Confessions of a True Chocoholic By Elizabeth Smith
    Is all the chocolate from your kids’ Trick-or-Treat bags gone already? And not because your children ate it all? If you are anything like me, the chocolate candies are nowhere to be found because you have relentlessly snatched them from your unknowing children and, with much guilt and remorse, ate them all. Not because you don’t like your kids eating too much chocolate (it’s for their own good, right?). And not because you are desperately trying to put on a few pounds. The truth is, you are a …



12. The Health Benefits of Chocolate By Susie Cortright
    Good news. Research says you can have your cake and eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate.For centuries, chocolate has been used to treat diseases and maladies such as depression. Civilizations from Mexico to Europe have hailed chocolate as an aphrodisiac. The U.S. government officially recognized its virtues in World War II, making the chocolate candy bar standard issue for the military.Chocolate's scientific name, theobroma cacao, is literally translated as "food of the gods," and w…



13. Candy, Chocolate And Gum: All Treats To Tickle Your Fancy! By Mike Yeager
    A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened candy is a treat that tempts everyone. Whether it’s a spicy cinnamon candy a hard watermelon candy that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed inside your mouth; candy is a treat that you enjoy and deserve.Soft candy, chewy candy, chocolate and fruit candy are all available today over the internet at great prices.Whether it’s chocolate, hard candy or mouth melting cotton candy, it’s hard to turn down a sweet treat. For an instant burst of en…



14. Can Chocolate Benefit Your Health? By Marguerite Bonneville
    If you're a fan of chocolate you're in good company. Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet-tasting treats in the world and has been for centuries. But part of the myth surrounding chocolate is that it tastes so good it must be bad for your health. Which gives it an air of the forbidden.A beautifully wrapped box of chocolates has always been considered a very romantic gift. So if the special person in your life is a self-confessed chocoholic, you know one surefire way to please them on spe…



15. Chocolate For Heart Health – Fact or Fallacy? By Nicholas Webb
    Wouldn’t it be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went hand in hand. However, there is so much information lately about the health benefits of chocolate that it is only natural that people get a little confused. It is true, that if people only ate pure cocoa, then there might be heart health benefits. The problem is that most people eat unhealthy processed chocolate bars containing sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, dairy cream not to mention other “baddies” contained in some of those…



16. History of Chocolate Gifts By George Murray
    Chocolate has long been given as a gift, particularly as a gift of affection or passion.The forerunner to chocolate was the Aztec drink xocoatl, a mix of water, spices and ground cacao beans. Aztecs used the beans as a form of currency and for payment of tribute to their kings. An Indian Chief is said to have made a gift of a basket of cocoa beans to Christopher Columbus, although Columbus did not know what to do with the beans. Later, The Aztec King Montezuma presented Cortez and his conquist…



17. History of Hot Chocolate By George Murray
    The predecessor to the hot chocolate we enjoy today was the Aztec drink xocoatl. Mayan Indians first harvested Cacoa beans from Cacoa pods and frequently traded them to the neighboring Aztecs. Cacoa beans may also have been given as tribute to the more warlike Aztecs. The Aztecs ground the beans into a bitter, coarse paste, which they mixed with water and spices to form the drink xocoatl. Aztecs later cultivated the cacao tree themselves and appointed their god Quetzalcoatl as the guardian of …



18. Choosing Healthy Chocolate By Debra Lynn Dadd
    Let's face it. We're all going to eat chocolate. But you don't have to feel guilty! Chocolate is actually good for you...it's all the things added to it that are the problem. Here's how you can choose delicious healthy chocolates to enjoy anytime.Health BenefitsThe gift of chocolate to a beloved as a token of love is more than just tradition. Naturally-occurring compounds in chocolate produce that mild euphoria of being in love and contribute to enjoyable interpersonal relations by eleva…



19. Virtual Chocolate By Catherine Franz
    A second on your lips forever on your hips never happens with virtual chocolate. Chocolate begins from a seed. A cacao seed. It is then fermented, roasted, shelled, grounded, and melted into other forms and tastes. It is also exactly how a product is created. Whether a car or an article. The process begins with an idea--another way of seeding. We ferment it--we let it roll around in our imagination, sprinkle on a little creativity, and even place it into a state of aggravation in order …



20. The Heavenly Taste of Chocolate! By Mike Yeager
    A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened chocolate is a treat that tempts everyone.Whether it’s a delicious chocolate truffle or a double dipped chocolate nut cluster that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed inside your mouth; quality chocolate candy is a treat that you enjoy and deserve. Chocolate candy, soft candy, chewy candy, chocolate and fruit candy are all available today over the internet at great prices.For a quick energy pick up, consider chocolate. After putting your …



21. Chocolate Tasting Techniques By Shauna Hanus
    First of all start with an empty stomach. This has never been too much of a stretch for me, I am always willing to sample chocolate before dinner. Next, have the chocolate at the recommended 66-77 °F. Finally allow the chocolate to sit in your mouth for a few moments. This will help to release the principal flavors and aromas. After the chocolate has set for a few moments chew it slightly to release the secondary aromas. Resting the chocolate against the roof of your mouth will allow all the f…



22. History of Chocolate Truffles By George Murray
    The invention of the cocoa press in 1828 made possible separating the natural fat in cocoa beans, called cocoa butter, from the bean solids. This not only improved the consistency and taste of the remaining cocoa powder but made possible the development of solid chocolate. Eating chocolate or solid chocolate, as opposed to drinking chocolate, was first produced in 1847 in Fry’s chocolate factory in Bristol, England. Solid chocolate is a combination of cocoa powder, sugar, cocoa butter and ofte…



23. Read This Article if You Love Chocolate By Lance Winslow
    Greetings fellow Chocolate lover, I am here to tell you I have good news! No, I did not save a lot of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieko, as I already had Gieko in the first place. No, I am here to tell you that Chocolate is really good for you. That’s right, the dark chocolate type has some great new research showing that in fact it can help against diarrhea symptoms. This is because cocoa beans have flavonoids, a chemical in them that binds with a protein in the intestines that …



24. Ode to Chocolate By Ana Tampanna
    Chocolate delays reality. When I am eating chocolate, everything is on hold: anxiety, panic, frustrations, and insecurity. Chocolate offers a profound richness, a sweetness of life, a euphoric sensation of luxury. I love chocolate in many forms, from M&M’s, to imported Lindt balls, to dark fudge frosting in a pop-top can, to Hershey’s dark chocolate bite-sized morsels.It is difficult to eat only a little chocolate. I cheat myself when I chew it up quickly and swallow it like other food. T…



25. Chocolate Splendor: Food For The Gods; Bodybuilding Nutrition By Kevin Doberstein
    A fictional overheard conversation at a Thelma’s Fine Dining.Hi, I’m your waitress, Flo. How are you two doing tonight? Just come from the gym? Whew, one of you needs a shower. Here’s our menu. Our specials include a 3lb cheeseburger with mega fries, a foot long chili dog that is deep-fried and covered with cheese. Or we have a this new health drink called Chocolate Splendor. What? How in the h#%l did that get in there?An after workout drink that provides bodybuilding nutrition for first rate …






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