| "Chocolate" The Wonder of Chocolate In the land ofits origin, Mexico, chocolate was called "Xocoatl". This drink was quite bitterbyt when sugar was added, the taste had been improved and later gained the name "Chocolait". When Hernando Cortez, Spainish explorer, arrived in Mexico as part of the colonization expedition, he brought back this drink. When it later become popular in Europe, if earned an English version of its name "Chocolate". Research has shown that chocolate not only has a great taste but also has a wealth of benefits in terms of nutrition. It is rich in carbohydrates, fats, vitamin D, E, K and mineral. In addition, chocolate stimulates the brain to release serotonin which helps producing the happy chemical endorphin to relax the body, reduce pain and stress. Also the rich content of magnesium, vitamin A and E in chocolate has let it to be used in beauty industry to slow down the aging process and stimulate blood circulation. |
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