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Health Benefits of Chocolate
and The Different Types of Chocolate

The Health Benefits of Chocolate are as numerous as the types of chocolate. Where does chocolate come from?

The cacao tree is where you'll find this delicious food. Chocolate is actually an ancient food and has been called "Food of the Gods".

Who Invented Chocolate? Find out where this delight originates from and who enjoyed the original chocolate treat.

Chocolate Health Benefits

Chocolate Health Benefits include "Heart Healthy" and "Brain Happy" Nutrients. It has the ability to make you feel like you're in-love or complete bliss!

chocolate heart

Raw Chocolate Recipes

Learn how to make raw chocolate recipes such as a decadent chocolate cake and mousse using raw cacao powder or raw chocolate nibs.

Where Does Chocolate Come From?

Cacao tree


This food comes from an evergreen tree
that can grow up to 30 feet tall and
is native to tropical regions around the globe.

The cacao tree needs a warm and humid climate
in order to produce fruit year round.

The fruit of the cacao tree is a huge pod that can
grow longer than 12 inches and turns to colors
like yellow, red, orange and purple.

Exactly Where Does Chocolate Come From?

The pod contains approximately 20 to 40 seeds or beans.

Inside these seeds or beans is where you'll
find the kernels or Chocolate Nibs.

Different Types of Chocolate

Different types of chocolate Milk Chocolate includes a milk powder or milk product as one of its ingredients. It is light brown in color and sweet tasting.

Dark Chocolate does not contain any milk products and is much darker and less sweet tasting than milk. Dark chocolate is known for containing higher amounts of antioxidants.

Raw Chocolate contains the highest amount of nutrients and antioxidants of all the different types. Raw Cacao Powder has a very high amount of antioxidants and is great for making an energizing smoothie or decadent antioxidant rich dessert.

White Chocolate contains milk as one of its ingredients and is white in color. It contains cocoa butter which is the fat of chocolate, but no chocolate. White chocolate does not qualify as a "true chocolate" and will not contain the same health benefits of chocolate.

Vegan Chocolates are for people on a Vegan or Vegetarian diet
that prohibit the consumption of animal products such as dairy. Discover one of the best tasting and "Award Winning" vegan chocolate bars.


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