To celebrate, we put together some fun facts on one of the world's most interesting foods.
A little history on chocolate:
Chocolate comes from the fruit of cacao trees, and has been used since at least 1500 BC in Central and South America.
Cacao beans have been used as currency by the Aztecs and during American Revolution.
Chocolate arrived in Florida on a Spanish ship in 1641 and was primarily used in “hot cocoa”.
The first chocolate bar was made in 1847.
A little love on chocolate:
Chocolate today is often processed and filled with sugar but in its pure form (like in MCTBars), cocoa or cacao butter is believed to have many benefits including:
Reduced blood pressure and lower risk of heart attack or stroke
Improve blood flow to the brain and brain function
Boosted mood and improved symptoms of depression and type 2 diabetes
Protect your teeth from cavities, help control weight, and possibly protect against cancer.
Cocoa is high in natural magnesium and full of antioxidants, calcium, zinc, copper and selenium. Plus it can improve your mood.
Cacao butter gives you that smooth taste and can improve the skin with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Ready to indulge guilt-free?
Get your chocolate fix with our Cocoa MCTBars or Cookie Dough MCTBars made with organic chocolate chips.