The next time you reach for something to munch on to satisfy your sweet tooth, you may be faced with a somewhat philosophical question: is chocolate a candy? While this may seem like a pretty straightforward question, it’s actually not as clear-cut as you might think. Why? Because there are both differences and similarities between…
It’s true that millions of people all over the world enjoy a cup of coffee (or more) every day to help them perk up in the morning. Other benefits of caffeine include stimulating the brain and central nervous system, helping with heart rate and respiration, and overall providing a mental energy boost and enhanced alertness,…
Those with a sweet tooth know how totally divine chocolate is. And the beauty of it all is that it comes in a variety of different flavors. There is milk, dark, and white chocolate and the different added variations and hints of spices and all things nice in them, too. White chocolate is instantly recognizable…
Did you know that the average person consumes around two pounds of chocolate a year? What’s more is that because there’s so much variety and delicious choices in terms of chocolate offerings, this is expected to lead to an increase in chocolate consumption going forward. But there’s always been a debate between chocolate lovers around…
Milk chocolate’s slightly more bitter cousin, dark chocolate, is a popular chocolate variety across the world. Millions of people consume and enjoy it regularly, and for good reason! It not only has some health benefits (which we’ll get into a bit later), but it is also well paired with different foods and drinks. Of course,…
When most people think of Belgium, they think of the capital Brussels as the location of the headquarters of the EU Commission and EU Parliament. Other things they might associate this lovely country with are beer and waffles. But perhaps the most important export (around two-thirds) from Belgium is its chocolate. As such, with a…
Chocolate essentially rules the world, at least in terms of the most beloved treat that’s consumed on a global scale. But what makes chocolate so appealing? Why has this specific delicacy crossed cultures, eras (literally centuries), and remains the most popular choice of confection for basically every holiday, and event? What is it about chocolate?…
Chocolate is one of those things that seems simple at first, but the more you study it, the more complex and interesting it becomes. There are good reasons that it has basically taken over the world as the global treat that has become an integral part of almost every holiday and tradition. It’s a lucrative…
