Nothing beats the smooth and rich taste of a piece of chocolate.
But, there are tons of hidden facts about chocolate that just make it oh-so sweeter.
Did you know that dark chocolate is actually at the top of our30 best Anti-Inflammatory Foods?
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It’s actually been proven in aLouisiana State University studyto assist in insulin resistance and inflammation relief.
If you want to learn more about the world’s favorite dessert, check out these facts below.
Preferably while munching on a dark chocolate bardark chocolate is one of our20 Best Low-Carb Snacks for Weight Loss.
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Research from the publication also states that some people would go as far as making counterfeit beans with clay.
Research fromForbesshows that the largest chocolate-consuming countries are Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland.
In comparison, red wine is reported to only have around 200 flavor compounds.
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It was also shown to increase your heart rate faster than kissing as well.
They are all made by machine at Hershey’s factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Find out where chocolate chip cookie dough landed on our list ofEvery Ben & Jerry’s FlavorRanked By Nutrition!
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Each year, the chocolate industry makes over $75 billion in sales around the world.
The study noted that this could be due to the drink’s high protein and carb ratio.
It’s so beneficial after exercising that it’s actually one of the16 Post-Workout Snacks Fitness Experts Swear By.
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The researchers assume that this is due to the scent’s soothing properties.
They sell about 800 tons of Belgian chocolate per year.
They report that 40 percent is produced in the Ivory Coast alone.
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Benjamin Franklin sold chocolate, along with stationery supplies and Bibles, in his shop in 1739.
$1.4 Billion Worth of Cocoa Products Are Consumed Each Year in the U.S.
The United States is one of the biggest consumers of chocolate.
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Dark Chocolate Contains Heart-Healthy Antioxidants
Dark chocolate is actually beneficial for your heart health.
The Smell of Chocolate Triggers Relaxation
Chocolate is known to have extremely soothing properties.
The first egg was made with dark chocolate and was filled with sugar-coated chocolate drops.
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