Do you love chocolate? 🙂 WE DO!
Today, we celebrated the history of this sweet treat and shared some tips on how to make your chocolate habit healthier.
The history of chocolate goes back around 2,500 years. The Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate. Cocoa seeds even acted as a form of currency.
Chocolate took a turn and went sweet in a 16th Century Europe.
Cadbury began in England by 1868. And then 25 years later Milton S. Hershey, purchased chocolate processing equipment at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, he is now one of the biggest and world-known chocolate creators in the world.
Click HERE to see a more complete history of Chocolate and some fun facts to share with other chocolate lovers.
Did you know that chocolate can be good for you? We found 10 Ways to Make Your Chocolate Habit Healthier from AARP. Click HERE to access the full article. You should be intentional about your choices, but hey! Let’s eat some chocolate and feel good about it!
1. Pay attention to ingredients
2. Look for at least 70 percent cocoa or cacao
3. Be aware of good — and bad — additions
4. Opt for lower sugar
5. Seek out higher fiber
6. Pay attention to serving sizes
7. Know the buzzwords
8. Consider the origin of your chocolate
9. Learn to love dark chocolate
10. Go beyond the bar