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	Deborah Markus BellaOnline's Chocolate Editor

Chocolate and Cholesterol
For those who still need some convincing that chocolate really might be a health food, here's a little more evidence.

Chocolate and Pets
Serious news for chocolate lovers and their animal companions.

Chocolate and the Church
Our beloved chocolate was once a matter of serious religious debate.

Chocolate and the Complexion
Chocolate isn't bad for your skin -- it might even be good for it!

Chocolate and Tooth Decay
Chocolate might not be so bad for your teeth after all -- if you break it down enough.

Chocolate as Currency
We all enjoy the chocolate coins the holiday season brings -- but imagine being able to actually spend your chocolate! Hundreds of years ago, you could have done just that.

Chocolate History [offsite link]
Scroll down past the ads at the top of the page for an extraordinarily detailed history of chocolate.

Chocolate In Mythology
Chocolate has been so important to humanity for so long, it's little wonder that it would have a starring role in an ancient myth.

Chocolate info at Creative Chocolates [offsite link]
Another company with a very good information page. Discusses how science has dispelled many of the myths of chocolate´s deleterious effect on the health.

Chocolate info at Stuffed Chocolate [offsite link]
This site sells chocolate, but the particular page I´ve linked to is nothing but information. Talks about the history of chocolate and its health benefits.

Chocolate Storage
Here are some tips on how to keep your chocolate attractive and edible.

Chocolate! [offsite link]
Learn the history of chocolate, find out how chocolate is made, or take a fun chocolate quiz. Recipes and information about other candies as well.

Cocoa Powder
Cocoa and Dutch-processed cocoa -- what's the difference?

Does Chocolate Contain Caffeine?
Does the boost chocolate gives us rely on caffeine, or is another stimulant involved? The answer may surprise you.

Exploring Chocolate [offsite link]
This interesting article from Exploratium features a video tour of the Scharffen Berger chocolate factory near San Francisco, California.

Is Chocolate an Aphrodisiac?
We love chocolate -- does it make us fall in love?

Is Chocolate Health Food?
We all know chocolate is good for the soul -- is it good for your body, too?

Pregnancy and Chocolate
Chocolate during pregnancy: yes or no? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as that.

The Chocolate Exhibition [offsite link]
Interesting facts and recipes from the California Academy of Science Chocolate Exhibition.

The Earliest Use of Chocolate
How long have people been enjoying the produce of the cacao plant? Would you believe three thousand years?

Tomato Soup Chocolate Cake
So many friends swore it was better than just-plain chocolate cake, I had to give it a try.

Types of Chocolate
How much milk does milk chocolate have in it? Is "sweet" chocolate sweeter than semisweet? And how does bittersweet manage to be both?

What is a Truffle?
Other than the most heavenly edible out there, just what is a truffle, anyway?

What is Chocolate?
Other than perfect, what exactly is this heavenly substance?

What to Drink with Chocolate
Chocolate is delicious on its own, but choosing the right drink to go with it can be a lot of fun as well as a flavor booster.

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