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Friday 20 June 2014



Amazing facts about chocolate


  • Europe was first introduced to Chocolate when Christopher Columbus brought back cocoa beans from the Caribbean islands in 1502
  • Chocolate is a natural anti – depressant. It contains tryptophan which helps the body to produce serotonin – the body’s own natural anti – depressant. Phenyl ethylamine found in chocolate, has been proven to release serotonin and endorphins the two chemicals which make us feel happy
  • Dark chocolate – contains huge amounts of antioxidants which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease , helps protect the cells against cancer and is good for a healthy glowing skin
  • The following Vitamins occur naturally in Dark chocolate Vitamins A, B1, C, D and E
  •  The following minerals are found in Dark chocolate – Iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium
  • The benefits of chocolate whether you eat it or apply it to the body are truly amazing


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