Chocolate CAN be good for you, or can it? Chocolate per say isn't that good for you, it's cocoa. Cocoa makes chocolate taste like chocolate, it is one of the richest sources of plant compounds in the world that protect your heart and skin. It can also destroy free radicals which damage memory. Drinking cocoa after a heart attack can even make you feel better sooner. It can also nourish brain matter and reduce wrinkles and diabetes and give you softer skin. The Aztecs called cocoa "God Food" and honored the deities by drinking it in a ceremonial drink called Tchacahoua which is...Hot Cocoa. Cocoa was imported in Europe through Spain in the 15th Century where it was reserved for artistocrats. By the 17th Century, you could find it everywhere, if you could pay for it. Before you try cocoa powder, beware, it is really strong.

Cocoa may treat
Alzhemiers
Bad HDL
Dementia
Type 2 Diabetes
Fatigue
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Insulin Resistance
Memory Loss
Precambria
Stroke
Wrinkles

Cocoa pair well with
Allspice
Almonds
Anise
Cinnamon
Clove
Curry Leaf
Fennel Seed
Garlic
Ginger
Lemongrass
Mint
Nutmeg
Onion
Vanilla

Used in
Carrots
Oranges
Cheese
Fish
Ground Beef
Nuts
Dessert Sauces
Savory Sauces
Sweet Potatoes