Since 1500 BC, people have enjoyed chocolate. Historians believe that the first people to use cocoa were the Mayans. However, it was only enjoyed as a beverage until more than a thousand years passed when we discovered how chocolate is made. Francois Louis Cailler, of Switzerland, made the first chocolate bar in 1819, which could be why the Swiss are still known for their high quality chocolate. So how is it made as we know it today?

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Think chocolate, and you’re likely to picture a favorite confection and maybe even salivate a bit. Chocolate has been a cultural favorite for generations. In the process, some have called this scrumptious treat an addictive food.

Is there such a thing as a chocolate addiction, or has chocolate received a bad rap? Continue reading How To Tell If You Have a Chocolate Addiction