This document summarizes the history and health benefits of chocolate. It discusses how the Maya and Aztecs first mixed cacao seeds to make a drink, and how the Spanish helped spread chocolate throughout Europe. It then details the development of milk chocolate and modern chocolate manufacturing techniques. The document also explores the cocoa tree and pods that contain cocoa beans. Finally, it outlines some potential health benefits of chocolate, such as its flavanol content providing heart benefits and caffeine acting as a weak stimulant in humans.