Chocolate
History and Facts of Chocolate
Origin
First recorded evidence in Pre-Colombian Mexico
Aztecs and Mayans were first to try
Chocolate was considered a drink for royalty
History
First consumed as a beverage
Before a sweet treat, it was a spicy drink
Chocolate was brought back by explorers to Spain
1847 was first time it was eaten, but not popular thanks to bitter taste
Milk was added to chocolate so the taste would be less bitter
Most eaten foods with chocolate
Interesting Facts
Eating to much chocolate can cause headaches
Dark chocolate is the healthier version of chocolate and contains antioxidants
Chocolate is mainly to blame for ADHD because of high doses of caffeine and sugar
The smell of chocolate can trigger theta brain waves, which trigger relaxation
Different Types of Chocolate
White
Dark
Semi-Sweet
Milk