{"id":5042,"date":"2022-01-20T12:11:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T11:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/?p=5042"},"modified":"2024-02-19T14:58:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:58:12","slug":"chocolate-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/chocolate-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"37 Mouth-Watering Chocolate Facts and Statistics for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing better than the rich and smooth taste of chocolate melting on your tongue. And every chocolate aficionado knows that this delicious treat has numerous health benefits as well. According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this delicacy has also had numerous different roles throughout the history of humanity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to become a real chocolate connoisseur, keep reading. You\u2019ll find out more about chocolate and its origin, the different types of chocolate, the chocolate industry, how it impacts your health and sleep, and much more. We\u2019ll also debunk a few myths about chocolate and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most interesting statistics and facts about everyone\u2019s favorite candy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Top 10 Most Impressive <\/b><b>Chocolate Statistics<\/b><b> and Facts for <\/b><b>2022<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Olmecs of Mexico were the first civilization to use cacao beans in 1500 BC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British confectioners invented the first chocolate bar in 1847.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scientific name of the cacao tree literally translates to \u201cfood of the gods.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate was used as a currency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate with 75\u201385% cocoa solids can provide us with 11g of fiber.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 20% of all the chocolate consumed in the US is dark chocolate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain was the first country to introduce milk chocolate to Europe in the 1600s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate milk was invented in Jamaica in the 1700s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers produce more than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can actually die if they eat too much chocolate\u201422 pounds, to be exact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Chocolate History Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cake-pops-693645_1920-1-e1583235368522.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Facts - Featured\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know a little more about the history of your favorite treat? In this section, we\u2019ll be looking at where chocolate comes from and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. The Olmecs of Mexico were the first civilization to use cacao beans in 1500 BC.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Divine Chocolate, Smithsonian Magazine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some 3,500 years ago, cacao beans grew wild in Central America. The word \u201cchocolate\u201d actually comes from the Aztec word \u201cxocolatl,\u201d which literally translates to \u201cbitter water.\u201d In 1500 BC, chocolate had a very different taste, hence the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. The first chocolate treat was hot chocolate, not a chocolate bar.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(History)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hot chocolate was used in rituals and ceremonies\u2014like weddings\u2014in both Mexican and Aztec cultures. It was rather bitter due to the lack of sugar in those times, so it tasted nothing like the delicious hot chocolate we consume today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. The ancient Mayans were the first real chocolate admirers.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Divine Chocolate)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They used a mixture of spices to make hot chocolate, and historians have even found their recipe. These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that the ancient recipe requires unsweetened cocoa powder, star anise, maize, cloves, cinnamon, chili powder, vanilla, and annatto.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. British confectioners invented the first chocolate bar in 1847.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Wired)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>J. S. Fry &amp; Sons invented what they called the \u201ceating chocolate.\u201d That\u2019s the first-ever chocolate bar as we know it today. They combined sugar and cocoa butter to create the delicious treat.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. The scientific name of the cacao tree literally translates to \u201cfood of the gods.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Nibble)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was Carl von Linn\u00e9 who gave a name to the cacao tree. He named it \u201cTheobroma,\u201d which is Greek for \u201cfood of the gods.\u201d So they didn\u2019t just eat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was also considered divine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Chocolate was used as a currency.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Smithsonian Magazine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cacao beans were so popular in the times of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs that they were used as a currency. People would even make counterfeit beans from clay. However, there are other records of similar practices. Namely, the Revolutionary War soldiers were sometimes paid in chocolate too. As chocolate doesn\u2019t spoil quickly, it\u2019s very convenient as a currency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dark Chocolate Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll be discussing some interesting facts about dark chocolate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Dark chocolate has 50\u201390% cocoa solids, sugar, and cocoa butter.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Harvard T.H. Chan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, milk chocolate has only 10\u201350% cocoa solids and butter, milk, and sugar. The higher the percentage of cocoa solids, the healthier the chocolate will be. Also, it\u2019s worth knowing that dark chocolate shouldn\u2019t contain any milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Dark chocolate with 75\u201385% cocoa solids can provide us with 11g of fiber.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Medical News Today)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark chocolate, nutrition facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that this chocolate type is not only tasty, but it\u2019s also very healthy. A dark chocolate bar weighing 101g will provide you with 7.87g of protein, 12.02mg of iron, 230mg of magnesium, and 3.34mg of zinc. It\u2019s also rich in antioxidants and has numerous anti-inflammatory effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Approximately 20% of all the chocolate consumed in the US is dark chocolate.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Phys)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and their study on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrition<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that dark chocolate can be an everyday part of a healthy, balanced diet. However, it\u2019s also recommended to be consumed in moderation, since it\u2019s very high in calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Two oz of 70% dark chocolate contains approximately 50\u201360mg of caffeine.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Harvard T.H. Chan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s already mentioned that the higher the percentage of cocoa solids, the healthier the dark chocolate is. However, there\u2019s also an increase in caffeine content. As per <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an 8 oz cup of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/coffee-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has 100\u2013200mg of caffeine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Eating dark chocolate more than 5 times a week reduces the risk of heart disease by 57%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Healthline)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this is not the only health advantage of dark chocolate. It can also lower the chances of calcified plaque buildup in the arteries and improve brain function. It\u2019s also proven that dark chocolate lowers the levels of high blood pressure and improves blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Milk Chocolate Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we\u2019ll be looking at milk chocolate in detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Spain was the first country to introduce milk chocolate to Europe in the 1600s.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Taste Essence)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the first commercial milk chocolate bars were made in the 1800s by the English Cadbury company. They are to date considered to be the makers of some of the tastiest chocolate ever created.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. One cacao tree can produce cacao seeds for only 8 milk chocolate bars.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Divine Chocolate)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cacao tree can produce about two harvests a year, which approximately gives about 50 pods of cacao seeds. When we look at the difference between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark chocolate vs. milk chocolate, statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that every pod has around 40 cacao beans in the shape of an almond, which is enough to make eight milk chocolate bars or only four dark chocolate bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Milk chocolate bars have a higher caffeine content than a shot of espresso.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Coca-Cola Company)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolate bars aren\u2019t the only ones with high levels of caffeine. Milk chocolate bars are also rich in this ingredient. An average milk chocolate bar has about 50mg of caffeine. However, milk chocolate is by far tastier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. The <\/b><b>facts about milk chocolate<\/b> <b>derived from one Harvard study revealed that those who eat chocolate live almost 1 year longer than those that don\u2019t.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Daily Mail)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk chocolate can also ease the pain of age-related arthritis. The patients only need to eat 12 squares of chocolate every 24 hours, and they should soon feel better. Of course, chocolate cannot cure arthritis, but it helps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Milk chocolate has 100mg more calcium than dark chocolate.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Everyday Health)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> findings, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrition facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that one milk chocolate bar has more calcium and iron than one average dark chocolate bar. However, this is also the reason why one average milk chocolate bar has more calories than a dark one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. White chocolate is actually not chocolate.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(bon app\u00e9tit)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t taste like chocolate either. White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, vanilla, sugar, milk products, and a fatty substance called lecithin. So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is actually not chocolate, according to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even though it has cocoa butter, it doesn\u2019t have cocoa solids, and they are the most important component of chocolate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. There are 4 chocolate types.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Daily Meal)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bau, the founding director of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school of pastry and chocolate craft L\u2019\u00c9cole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona\u2014a fine chocolates manufacturer\u2014has invented a new type of chocolate he calls \u201cblonde chocolate.\u201d It has a toasty and creamy texture, a subtle caramelized milk taste, and a one of a kind color\u2014it\u2019s blonde!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Chocolate Milk Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chocolate-smoothie-1058191_1280-e1583235532684.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Facts - Chocolate Milk\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chocolate-smoothie-1058191_1280-e1583235532684.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chocolate-smoothie-1058191_1280-e1583235532684-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/chocolate-smoothie-1058191_1280-e1583235532684-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love chocolate milk? You\u2019ll enjoy this section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Chocolate milk was invented in Jamaica in the 1700s.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Natural History Museum)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Natural History Museum states that an Irish botanist, Sir Hans Sloane, invented chocolate milk as we know it today. While in Jamaica, Sir Sloane was given straight cocoa as a drink by the land\u2019s native people. However, he couldn\u2019t drink it that way, so he added some milk and created everyone\u2019s favorite chocolate drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Chocolate milk is a fantastic post-workout recovery drink.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Healthline)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate milk, nutrition facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that\u2014just like regular milk\u2014chocolate milk is very rich in nutrients and is a great source of magnesium, selenium, zinc, iodine, and vitamins A, B1, B6, and B12. It\u2019s also rich in calcium, making it great for the health and strength of our bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. People with lactose intolerance can probably tolerate chocolate milk.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Dairy Alliance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One research has discovered that lactose-intolerant people can stomach chocolate milk much better than the plain one. Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about chocolate milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest that this is due to the cocoa, which slows stomach emptying and gives our bodies more time to break down the lactose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. More than 16 million American adults believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(The Washington Post, Business Insider)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is more than 7% of the nation. Of course, this is wrong, and they are terribly misinformed. Additionally, over 48% of them didn\u2019t even know how chocolate milk is actually made. Chocolate milk is made from cow\u2019s milk, cocoa, and sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fun Facts about Chocolate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we have some intriguing fun facts about this delicious treat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. September 13th is International Chocolate Day.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Mental Floss)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several holidays dedicated to chocolate throughout the year. July 7th is Chocolate Day\u2014a day when chocolate was first brought to Europe. The National Milk Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 28th, and National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day happens on November 7th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. Manufacturers produce more than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies every year.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ABC News Network)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, people consume more than 70 million pounds of chocolate every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Furthermore, chocolate bunnies are the most popular of all sweets and 76% of Americans say that they eat this treat ears first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. The largest chocolate bar in the world weighed more than 12,000 pounds.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(World Record Academy)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thorntons company created this massive chocolate bar to celebrate their 100th birthday. It weighed exactly 12,770 pounds or 5,792.50 kilograms, and it broke all the records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. Every Valentine\u2019s Day, people buy more than 36 million heart-shaped chocolate boxes.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Adweek)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People love <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clearly show<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that, on that day, chocolate is the most sought after elixir for broken hearts. There are tales that chocolate awakens the feeling of love in both men and women alike. Even Casanova preferred chocolate to champagne when it came to fueling romance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. Brussels Airport sells approximately 800 tons of chocolate every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Brussels Express)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s close to two tons every day. The airport sells the finest Belgian chocolate, which may be the reason for such high numbers. When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belgium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal that this country has the world\u2019s biggest chocolate factory, and it produces 270,000 tons of chocolate annually.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>28. The first chocolate chip cookie was created by accident.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Epicurious)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, the owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, added pieces of broken chocolate into her cookie batter, thinking they would melt while baking. This is how she invented the delicious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate chip cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, Nestl\u00e9 gave Ruth a lifetime supply of chocolate in exchange for the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>29. People can actually die if they eat too much chocolate\u201422 pounds, to be exact.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Telegraph)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone knows that chocolate is dangerous for cats and dogs, but it can also be dangerous for people. Chocolate has high levels of theobromine, which can cause seizures, heart failure, dehydration, and acute kidney damage. However, one would have to eat more than 40 Dairy Milk bars in one sitting for this to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Chocolate Facts and Myths<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many myths about chocolate. In this section, we\u2019ll be debunking some of those myths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30. Myth: Chocolate can cause acne.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Runtastic)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s believed that if you eat more sugary and fatty foods, your skin will produce more oil, and therefore you will get acne. However, it actually depends on the type of skin you have. People with oily skin are usually advised to watch their diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>31. Myth: Chocolate is bad for teeth.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Spark People)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candies, in general, are not responsible for cavities. According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health facts about chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cavities are usually caused by a bacteria that lives in the mouth and processes sugar and starches into acid that damages teeth. This can easily be avoided by maintaining healthy oral hygiene and through the regular use of fluoride.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>32. Myth: People who suffer from diabetes can\u2019t eat chocolate.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BHF)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/diabetes-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can eat chocolate in moderation. It\u2019s recommended that they consume it after a meal so that their bodies can absorb the sugar more slowly. Some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also state that regular chocolate is healthier than diabetic chocolate since diabetic products are often very high in fats and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>33. Myth: Chocolate must have at least 70% cacao to be considered healthy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MNN)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate with higher levels of cacao indeed has more antioxidants, but every chocolate brings different health benefits, no matter the cacao levels, or if it\u2019s dark or milk chocolate. Dark chocolate is good for the brain, heart, and blood pressure. However, our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that milk chocolate is good for the bones, due to the calcium from milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>34. Myth: Cocoa and cacao are the same.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Nuts)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their similar spelling and pronunciation, these two are actually different things. Cacao is the rawest form in which you can consume chocolate, and it comes directly from cacao seeds. Cocoa, on the other hand, is produced when cacao is cleaned and roasted at high temperatures, and it comes in the form of a powder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Interesting Facts about <\/b><b>Chocolate and Sleep<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5047 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/coffee-2179009_1280-e1583235632775.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Facts - Chocolate and sleep\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/coffee-2179009_1280-e1583235632775.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/coffee-2179009_1280-e1583235632775-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/coffee-2179009_1280-e1583235632775-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that chocolate can help you sleep better? Here, we\u2019ll be discussing some interesting facts about sleep and chocolate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>35. Dark chocolate can actually help you fall asleep faster.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Good Housekeeping)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/foods-that-help-you-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foods help you sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and some cause the opposite effect. Despite its high levels of caffeine, chocolate can be helpful for sleep, since it contains serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for raising one\u2019s levels of happiness. Additionally, it relaxes the body and the mind and thus helps with falling asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>36. Chocolate can also cause violent nightmares.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Frontiers in Psychology)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> state that although it can help you fall asleep faster, chocolate can also cause nightmares. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/caffeine-and-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caffeine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sugar from chocolate are linked to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/why-do-we-dream\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bad dreams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s advised to eat only small amounts of chocolate before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>37. Chocolate counteracts the negative effects of sleep deprivation.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Relias Media)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study found that one bar of dark chocolate (80% cacao) can counteract the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/effects-of-sleep-deprivation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effects of sleep deprivation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and especially its cardiovascular repercussions. Due to this, cocoa flavonoids are recommended as a supplement or aid in sleeping disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1500 BC until today, chocolate has come a long way, from a bitter drink and a currency to the most luxurious delicacy in the world. We know that people need no excuse to eat chocolate, but we hope that these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0have shown you how good it is for your overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate makes us happy, keeps us young, and helps us relax and fall asleep easier. Moreover, it\u2019s the perfect gift for any occasion. No wonder it has been the most popular treat for the last 3,500 years.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into these delicious chocolate facts and learn more about the world&#8217;s famous delicacy &#8211; from its origin to health benefits, and much more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/stats-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,20],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5042"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5042"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5042\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15778,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5042\/revisions\/15778"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}