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Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate per year with more than
2,000 chocolate shops throughout the country.
Some general
chocolate facts:
Energy
The nutitional and energy qualities of the chocolate were very
appreciated by the Spanish during the early New World colonization.
Today, it is used by the sport competitors as chocolate is an
excellent energy booster thanks to its constitutes (iron, magnesium,
...)
Aphrodisiac
Since the time of Aztecs & Mayas who have initiated
cocoa consumption, the chocolate has always been considered
as a sexual stimulant. Even the aztec emperor Moctezuma
drank it to " have women access ".
The theologian Fransiscus Rauch wrote in 1624 " that
beverage drank in convents inflame passions ". |
The Emperor Moctezuma |
Anti-depression
In the 16th century, the Spanish aristrocatic ladies consumed
chocolate everywhere even in church. Did it help them supporting the
too long Masses ?
Today, we know that chocolate contains " pheryletylanine "
which would have a positive action in case of nervous depression.
The chocolate for diabetics -
This is a great news for diabetics : sugar-free chocolate exist !
The traditional sugar - which is a important constitute of chocolate
taste - may be substitued by " maltitol ".
The " maltitol " is a sugar extracted from germinate
barley and is better for the stomach and the intestines. And it has
the great advantage to be harmless for diabetics (see your doctor
for more information).
Whatever the need or desire, the
quality and tase of pure Belgian chocolate is a must for all!
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