Happiness is Hot Chocolate

 

 

I love Hot Chocolate/Cocoa! Until IBS appeared a couple of years ago, I had a cup of hot cocoa every night at  when we sat down to watch a movie. In my search for a replacement of the Swiss Miss Mix, I used, I found I can use cocoa powder and Yam suggested Carob, but since I can't drink milk, not even lactaid free, I tried Soy, Oat and the one above Almond milk.

I use both Soy and Almond milke in my blended fruit drinks and they are great. 

I am hear to tell you, do not heat Soy milk or Almond milk. 

Nasty! Really Nasty!

I have survived without it for almost two years! I can live without it! In research I found a site that tells 

13 Things You Might Not Know About Hot Chocolate

Out of 13 listed, I found these 2 really interesting..

2. IT WASN'T ALWAYS SWEET 

The Mayans and Aztecs, who picked up the habit from the Olmecs, drank a bitter brew they called “xocoatl,” typically made with chilies, water and toasted corn, and served lukewarm and frothy. The Spanish, who were introduced to cacao drinks after conquistadors brought them home, sweetened things up by adding cinnamon, sugar and other spices to the mix.

3. IT WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES.

The pure cacao drink that early Mesoamericans crafted was high in calories and antioxidants, and delivered a jolt of caffeine. So naturally, they believed it had restorative properties. Aztec warriors would often drink cacao before going into battle, while Montezuma II was rumored to guzzle as many as 50 cups each day. The drink also gained a reputation as an aphrodisiac. After the recipe came to Spain in the 16th century, monks locked it away for a time to prevent widespread philandering.

NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO STOP PHILANDERING.  the answer is stop drinking cocoa.