Eating Chocolate is Addictive

Subject
 The history of chocolate
 Different use for chocolate
 Addiction to chocolate. Truth or Myth?
 Stimulating five senses with chocolate
 Adavantages of eating chocolate
 Disadvantages of eating chocolate
 Quotes about chocolate
 Conclusion
 Bibliography
 The history of chocolate
Chocolate may be the “food of the gods”

First Cocoa plants cultivated in tropical

forests in Central Mexico

In the 1500’s Spanish Conquistadors

brought the Chocolate to Europe;

First time chocolate was sweetened with

cinnamon and cane sugar

Until 1828 was considered a aristocratic

drink;
Coenraad Johannes van Houten invented the
cocoa press
 Different use for chocolate
Cocoa as a currency
Cocoa beans were used as a monetary unit in Central America,
used to pay taxes to the Aztecs

Chocolate as a remedy
Chocolaty drink was used to prevent and cure stomach aches
Used for hair treatments

Chocolate as a culinary ingredient

Can be used in the kitchen and add it to a variety of savoury dishes

Chocolate with therapeutic effects

Chocolate massage - allow blood to naturally rejuvenate and heal
your skin
Addiction to chocolate! Truth or Myth?
Chocolate
Habit
Addiction
 People with the habit can choose
People is unable to control the
when to stop
aspects of the addiction

SUGAR

High % of Sugar Low % of Sugar

White chocolate Dark chocolate
Milk Chocolate Extra dark Chocolate

WHAT CAUSE ADDICTION?

CHOCOLATE OR SUGAR?
Stimulating five senses with chocolate
Smell - Use nose to perceive the chocolate’s many
aromas: Inhale or melt chocolate in mouth, breathe out
and inhale.

Sound - Hold a piece of chocolate to your ear and break

it.

Sight - Pay attention to the chocolate’s appearance –

colour, an even structure and sheen.

Taste – Let a piece slowly melt in your mouth: Spread the

chocolate with your tongue to bring it in contact with taste
nerves.

Touch – It is posible to assess the structure of the

surface (from smooth to rough or grainy).
 Advantages of eating chocolate

 Dark Chocolate is very Nutritious

 Is a Powerful Source of Antioxidants

 May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure

 Raises HDL and Protects LDL Against Oxidation

 May Lower The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

 May Improve Brain Function

Photo by Michał Grosicki on Unsplash
 Disadvantages of eating chocolate
 Some chocolates are high on calories with high fat and sugar

 It has high quantity of arginine which is a necessity in the

replication of the virus herpes

 Contains vasoactive amines that lead to migraine problems

 Dilates the vessels of the brain Photo by Yoori Koo on Unsplash

 Quotes about chocolate

“All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and

then doesn’t hurt!” – Charles Schulz

“Caramels are only a fad. Chocolate is a permanent

thing.” – Milton Hershey

“Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.” – Jo Brand

 Conclusion

The chocolate is not really an addiction, and can also

improve our mood;

As a range of adavantages;

Must be consumed moderately;

Must be enjoyed in cooking, health…

 Bibliography
http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/the-sweet-history-of-chocolate

https://www.livestrong.com/article/252431-what-are-the-benefits-of-chocolate-massage/

http://www.chocolateexpert.co.uk/uses-of-chocolate.html

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/addiction

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/calories/dark-chocolate-vs-milk-chocolate-vs-white-
chocolate.html

http://www.chocolate.lindt.com/world-of-lindt/tasting/tasting-with-5-senses/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate

https://chocologshealth.wordpress.com/advantages-disadvantages-of-chocolates/

https://www.aol.com/food/10-best-chocolate-quotes-all-time/#slide=3432426#fullscreen
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