Do you know that chocolate has been popular for hundreds of years?

Over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Aztecs and Mayans used the seeds found in the pods from the cacao tree and ground them to make a spicy, chocolate brew. This concoction is unlike the chocolate we enjoy today because it was bitter and sugar was unknown to these people. The cacao tree's fruit's scientific name is Theobroma Cacao which translates into "Food of the Gods". In fact, the Aztecs offered up cacao pods as a sacrifice to their gods and restrict drinking the sacred brew to high priests and rulers. Thus, it is proven that chocolate functions as natural remedies since ancient era.

Have you ever wondered the meaning of chocolate?

Chocolate literally melts in your mouth because the melting point of cocoa butter is just below the human's body temperature! And you thought it was simply delicious.

If you would like to find out more details about how chocolate can improve your health, the posting on Chocolate as Remedy, More Than Sweet! disclosing their health benefits, in fact there are further benefits that we can gain from them.

Based on certain studies, there are significant components in dark chocolate that have following positive impact to your health:

1] the antioxidants:

• The potential to lower blood pressure
• Improved blood circulation
• Lower levels of heart disease
• Improved function of the cells which line the blood vessels
• The ability to defend the body against the destructive molecules known as free radicals. These free radicals are thought to help trigger serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke and even some forms of cancer.
• Improved digestion

2] the compounds have also been used to help treat patients suffering from anemia, kidney stones and poor appetite.

3] the catechins are three times the number of catechins as green tea, making it a potential blockbuster health food as well as a great treat, are thought to be able to boost the immune system and help prevent heart disease and other chronic problems.

4] a good source of magnesium and copper are able to help regulate the blood pressure and heartbeat.