The first to discover the secrets of the cacao tree were the Aztecs and the Mayas and that already 2000 years ago. The cacao tree was very valued and its pods were used as means of payment. Later, the Spanish conquistadors brought the seeds back home to Spain. Eventually, the cacao’s popularity spread throughout Europe hand in hand with the production of chocolate. Chocolate is believed to be the most popular “intelligent drug” because of its contents of proteins, vitamins and minerals. It can drive away your tiredness, it will refill your mental energy and the fact that it is also an aphrodisiac will surely delight you. Many people use chocolate as an antidepressant, too.
 
Did you know...
 
... chocolate thanks to its contents of flavonoids lessens the risk of cardiovascular illness and decreases blood pressure

... it decreases the blood sedimentation rate and when served in small amounts prevents embolism (artery clogging) and increases artery elasticity

... it is able to stop irritating cough; cacao contains theobromine, which in some cases can be about 1/3 more effective than standardly used medicine