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By Dr. Mercola INTRODUCTION Of all the treats available, chocolate is one of the most craved foods in the world. The first solid chocolate bar, made from cocoa butter, cocoa powder and sugar, was introduced by the British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons in 1847, but the history of chocolate goes back at least 4,000 years. Pre-Olmec cultures in Mexico produced chocolate as early as 1900 B.C. Originally, it was consumed as a bitter beverage. The cacao beans were fermented, roasted, and then ground into a paste that was mixed with water and spices like chili peppers and vanilla, sweetened with honey. Throughout its history, chocolate — “the food of the Gods” — has remained a symbol of luxury, wealth, and power. During the 14th century, the Aztecs and Mayans even used cacao beans as currency. Research has also revealed chocolate has some rather impressive health benefits, provided you’re willing...

Wheatgrass contains around 19 types of amino acids and over 90 minerals and is considered as one of the most healthiest herbs today. In fact, it has been said that just about one ounce is equivalent in nutritional value to more than 2 pounds of leafy green vegetables! Wheatgrass is usually referred to as “liquid sunshine” due to its high content of chlorophyll. Have a look at all the health benefits that this wonder herb has to offer: Health Benefits of Wheatgrass: 1.  Stimulates circulation: Wheatgrass increases the oxygen content in the blood, which effectively stimulates circulation. Apart from just drinking wheatgrass juice, you could also apply the juice using a cotton ball on both the face and neck, so the blood vessels get dilated and it increases circulation to the surface of the skin. 2.  Improves Digestion: Wheatgrass has alkaline minerals that prevent digestive problems like  constipation , diarrhea, and even stomach ul...