VALO'S ARCHIVE

For many of us, coffee is more than a beverage: it’s an indispensable part of our wake-up ritual, something we can’t do without. Whether you enjoy the silence of an early morning or dining with family, friends, or business partners, having a cup of hot fragrant coffee is always a good idea. We at  VALOSARKIV  have decided to take a look at what happens to our body a couple of hours after enjoying that cup of java. Get ready — some of what we found is pretty astounding.

Chocolate: Transcending Differences Across Cultures Chocolate is a food that transcends politics, sports, and culture across nations. It can help put aside differences and bring people from all walks of life together. But did you know that chocolate has been bringing people together for over 4,000 years? The earliest account of chocolate consumption goes back to 1,900 B.C. in the Early Formative period. Ancient ceramic containers holding cacao residue were discovered at the El Manati archaeological site in Veracruz, Mexico. Today, chocolate is a $50 billion industry, and is sold all over the world. Its unique flavor simply can’t be found in any other treat. But if there’s one kind chocolate you should be eating, it should be dark chocolate. I recommend eating  dark chocolate  because of the many health benefits it provides. The processed chocolate bars most people are used to eating are actually unhealthy and contain very little nutrients. What makes dark cho...