Abstract:
Did you know about the "nectar of the gods" that the Maya made from cacao beans for their wedding ceremonies?
Did you know that Cortés, serving under Charles V in 1528, discovered cacao and its importance, but kept this discovery to himself? Fifty years later, shipments began arriving in Europe.
Have you ever heard of the cacao tree? It can grow up to 15 meters tall.
Did you know that among the Maya, the deceased is given cocoa to accompany them on their journey to the afterlife?
Did you know that the most sought-after and most widely consumed “drug” today isn’t cocaine, cannabis, or even tobacco or alcohol? It’s chocolate!
Are you familiar with the fat extracted from solubilized cocoa mass?
Do you know the sodium and magnesium content in chocolate? There's very little sodium, and 100 grams of dark chocolate provides more than half of your daily magnesium requirement.
Have you heard of the special "pleasure and wellness" chocolate that's rich in Omega-3?
Did you know that chocolate that’s high in dietary fiber helps regulate your digestion?
Did you know that with just one square of Omégachoco, you can break free from common addictions whenever you feel the urge to use tobacco, hard liquor, or even hashish?
Do you know how to tell real chocolate from fake chocolate?
Did you know that 4 squares of Omégachoco a day boost your memory, heart health, reflexes, and overall well-being?
Did you know that two squares of dark chocolate a day can lower your blood pressure?
Professor Henri Joyeux is an oncologic surgeon and a hospital surgeon. He teaches at the Montpellier School of Medicine.
Jean-Claude Berton, a master chocolatier and researcher who has spent the past 20 years studying fermentation, antioxidants, and omega-3s, has developed OMEGACHOCO®, an organic chocolate rich in omega-3s and fiber.
