metamorphosis and chocolate processing

When I decided to write a blog for my chocolate thoughts, I was keen on establishing links for my "chocolates de cielo" to anything that fancies me. I have gathered some materials of the health benefits of dark chocolates and I think it will be helpful to couple it up with some other beautiful creations I could think of.

When I started selling my chocolate molds, I was surprised that many people here in Davao still believes that it is bad for their health. Some said it will shoot up their blood pressure. Some says they cannot have it because they are diabetics. And so on and so forth.

But because of these myths people are actually closing their doors to one hell of a healthy drink. I think people have the processed chocolate products in the market in mind. But anyhow, these products still got chocolate contents which also support the fact that it is indeed a healthy food. I believe, people just have to eat in moderation to avoid the mentioned health risks.

I am in Davao. A tropical city. And not so "chocolate-drinking" city. I have noticed it in the grocery stores because of the "not so significant" number of displays. Really, quite challenging but there are still who buys it because they actually felt good and relaxed with a cup of a hot chocolate drink.

Just to share some facts about dark chocolates here are two:
a) Chocolate is made from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. These seeds, also known as cocoa beans, are exceptionally rich in flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants thought to help protect against cardiovascular disease. b) Reduced blood pressure: In a recent study involving men and women with high blood pressure, those who ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate every day for 15 days experienced a drop in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Results were similar in another study of people who were between the ages of 55 and 64 and had hypertension. The study participants who supplemented their diets with a daily dose of dark chocolate for 2 weeks experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure. But after only 2 days without chocolate, their blood pressure readings returned to previous levels.

And why am I sharing a picture of a gorgeous chocolate butterfly? That is for everyone to appreciate how a butterfly come into being. From a complete metamorphosis. Change and challenges in every step of the way from being an egg, larvae, pupa and into such a gorgeous being. So natural.

The same way as the chocolates are. They are processed so several times before one gets hold of that chocolates you drink. From the trees, the beans are scraped from the fruits then washed, fermented, dried, roasted, grounded, molded, packaged and etc. Such a grueling process but will surely give you that ultimate heavenly and healthy pleasure.

Drink some for health!