Chocolate: A Healthy Passion
The world loves chocolate and chances are you do too. This enjoyable book will serve to deepen your love and also your understanding of chocolate. After reading this pleasurable and educational account by two leading dieticians, you will agree that chocolate is much more than simply a treat. You will discover it encompasses a culture, a cuisine, a treatment, and much more! This book will help you explore some surprising applications of chocolate to your life: exploring the sensory pleasures...
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The world loves chocolate and chances are-with most of the population saying their favorite flavor is chocolate-you do too. This enjoyable book will serve to deepen, not only your love, but also your understanding of chocolate. Some may think that chocolate is simply a treat, something that satisfies a sweet tooth. After reading this truly pleasurable and educational account by two leading dieticians, you will agree that chocolate is much more than that. You will discover it encompasses a culture, a cuisine, a treatment, and much more!The authors begin by revealing how to truly savor chocolate. Even the most avid chocolate lovers will pick up tips on how to intensify the full chocolate flavor and expand their sensual experience. Next, they illustrate how cultures around the world enjoy chocolate, and how chocolate, more than just a flavor, holds a special place in holidays and celebrations globally. While exploring other cultures, they journey to the rainforest and explore the origins of chocolate. They then trace its history through the centuries, from the Maya and Aztec cultures, where the chocolate phenomenon began. Over the ages, this dark, delectable food has been viewed as a gift from the gods, as valuable as gold, a medical treatment for illness, a social indulgence for just the elite, and finally a treat to be enjoyed by everyone.Today, science has proved what was revealed to ancient civilizations so long ago: chocolate does have healing powers. At the end of the 1990s, the authors were among the first to communicate to the media the exciting news that dark chocolate may enhance health. They helped to launch the first "heart healthy" chocolate brand for aglobal chocolate company. Replete with luscious photography and enticing recipes, this delightful, even mouthwatering, book will bring your appreciation for this gift of Mother Nature to a new level. Lisa A. Ennis - Library Journal Registered dieticians Aaron and Bearden have crafted an in-depth and decadent examination of one of the world's favorite treats: chocolate. Divided into six chapters, the book covers all facets of the confection. The authors begin by explaining what chocolate is and its origins before moving on to the history of chocolate and how it is grown and harvested. Of particular note are the last two chapters on chocolate and health and the various myths about the food. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the health benefits of chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and flavonols. They also provide recipes at the end of each chapter, including those for facials, lip balm, and soap. Chocolate is also flavored with color and black-and-white illustrations. Thoroughly researched and very well written, this would be an excellent addition to any collection. Recommended for all libraries, especially those with strong culinary or food history collections.
Introduction 13Ch. 1 A Chocolate Love Affair 15What Is Chocolate? 15Chocolate Origins and Bean Selection 16Country of Origin 19Types of Cacao Beans 24Truly Tasting Chocolate 26How to Store Chocolate 27A Chocolate Love Affair 28Chocolate around the World 30A World of Chocolate Change 32The Chocolate Shift 33The Mutually Beneficial Relationship between Cocoa and the Environment 35Cocoa Cravings: Recipes from around the World 42Ch. 2 A Deliciously Rich Past 55In the Beginning 55Ancient Civilizations' Version of Gold: Cocoa in Its Ancient Uses 63Chocolate Moves East 65From Matters of the Heart to Heart Health 69Matters of the Heart 73Balance and Health 74From Drinking to Eating Chocolate 80Chocolate in the United States 82Cocoa Cravings: Drinks and Savory 97Ch. 3 The Nuts and Bolts of Chocolate 103Harvesting the Cacao 104Turning Cacao into Chocolate 109A Walk with Willie Wonka 112What Makes Chocolate So Special? 115Cocoa Cravings: Luscious Bites 125Ch. 4 The Latest and Greatest On Chocolate, Cocoa, and Health 133Chocolate and Cocoa: Plant-Based Food 134Chocolate and Blueberries: What They Have in Common 136Your Vascular System Loves Chocolate Too! 136Chocolate and Your Immune System 142Eat Chocolate to Stay Sharp: The Cognitive Benefits of Cocoa 143The Beauty Benefits of Chocolate 144Chocolate and Blood Sugar 145Other Research Findings of Interest 146How to Choose Your Chocolates for Flavanol Content 146Cocoa Cravings: Healthy Recipes 151Ch. 5 Chocolate Beliefs and Truths 161So Do We Really Crave Chocolate? 163Women and "Their"Chocolate 165Chocolate Enhances the Mood 166You May Be Surprised to Hear 169Cocoa Cravings: Bath and Body 173Ch. 6 For the Love of Chocolate 187Chocolate and Our Lives 187Cocoa Cravings: Family Recipes 194Annotated Bibliography 205Index 211
\ Library JournalRegistered dieticians Aaron and Bearden have crafted an in-depth and decadent examination of one of the world's favorite treats: chocolate. Divided into six chapters, the book covers all facets of the confection. The authors begin by explaining what chocolate is and its origins before moving on to the history of chocolate and how it is grown and harvested. Of particular note are the last two chapters on chocolate and health and the various myths about the food. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the health benefits of chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and flavonols. They also provide recipes at the end of each chapter, including those for facials, lip balm, and soap. Chocolate is also flavored with color and black-and-white illustrations. Thoroughly researched and very well written, this would be an excellent addition to any collection. Recommended for all libraries, especially those with strong culinary or food history collections.\ —Lisa A. Ennis\ \ \
