Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Every 7th of July is celebrated as the day of chocolate world or world chocolate day. The observance of World Chocolate Day began in 2009, and some suggest July 7 in particular celebrates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550.
Citing various sources, this day is celebrated to celebrate chocolate, and chocolate lovers around the world enjoy different types of chocolate on this day.
Just like Valentine, many people celebrate this world chocolate day by giving chocolates to their loved ones.
It’s just that many people say that eating chocolate can make cavities and is not good for health. In fact, eating chocolate can have a good effect on health.
History of World Chocolate Day
Quotes days of the year, the history of chocolate begins 2500 years ago. Before being known as a delicacy, cocoa beans (an ingredient in chocolate) were also used by the Aztecs and Maya as currency.
The Aztecs loved the newfound melted chocolate to the extent that they believed the god of wisdom, Quetzalcoatl, literally gave it to them.
But in the past, chocolate had a bitter taste. Because in the past, chocolate has not been added sugar to it. Chocolate turned sweet and became a symbol of sweet food since the 16th century in Europe.
Many of today’s chocolate companies began operating in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cadbury started in England in 1868. And 25 years later Milton S. Hershey.
Benefits of chocolate
Dark chocolate can reduce the risk of stroke in women. Research shows that women who eat more chocolate, at least two dark chocolate bars per week, have a 20 percent lower risk of stroke.
Cocoa contained in chocolate consists of flavonoids that have antioxidants and can suppress the oxidation of low density lipoproteins (‘bad’ cholesterol) which can cause heart disease and stroke.
Chocolate has been shown to lower blood pressure, lower insulin resistance and prevent blood clots.
Dark chocolate has also been shown to prevent complications of pregnancy problems. A study shows that theobromine, a chemical found in chocolate, may prevent pre-eclampsia, a major complication of pregnancy.
Pre-eclampsia causes an increase in blood pressure in pregnant women. But, by eating chocolate, will help reduce the risk as much as 69 percent.
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