2006-07-10 17:58:52 · 26 answers · asked by Min 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Oh god yes... dark chocolate mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
2006-07-10 18:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by atebolchick22 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most certainly!!
It's the magical cure all for everything!
The four major food groups are:
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Candy
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2006-07-11 01:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of the pleasure of eating chocolate is ascribed to the fact that its melting point is slightly below human body temperature; it melts in the mouth. Chocolate intake has been linked with release of serotonin in the brain, which is thought to produce feelings of pleasure.
Research has shown that heroin addicts tend to have an increased liking for chocolate; this may be because it triggers dopamine release in the brain's reinforcement systems – an effect, albeit a legal one, similar to that of opium
Romantic lore commonly identifies chocolate as an aphrodisiac. The reputed aphrodisiac qualities of chocolate are most often associated with the simple sensual pleasure of its consumption. More recently, suggestion has been made that serotonin and other chemicals found in chocolate, most notably phenethylamine, can act as mild sexual stimulants. While there is no firm proof that chocolate is indeed an aphrodisiac, giving a gift of chocolate to one's sweetheart is a familiar courtship ritual.
2006-07-11 01:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by Serena84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it does. obviously it contains sugar, which is a carbohydrate and triggers the release of seratonin. Ingestion of carbohydrates increases the plasma ratio of tryptophan to other large neutral amino acids in man which mild has a sedative effect. Chocolate also contains fat which contributes to a feeling of fullness and therefore wellness or elevated mood. Chocolate also contains phenylethylamine which is a mild stimulant as well as theobromine which is an alkaloid with about one-tenth the stimulating effect of caffeine. Anandamide, found in chocolate has been shown to cause an effect similar to delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (the active ingredient in marijuana).
Given these facts and the texture and taste of the stuff, especially the really high quality types, yes it does in fact make you feel better.
2006-07-11 01:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know if it is a scientific fact, but some say that chocolate has a similar affect on the brain as the release of serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical that is said to boost your mood. It is the bases that many mood-disorder drugs work off of.
2006-07-11 01:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by q_d_pie7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, when my best friend lily left me to be with the popular kids at school i was really depressed for a while and chocolate really made me feel better. now I'm addicted to it. but i know it has caffeine in it or other chemicals that are suppose to make you feel good.
2006-07-11 01:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by vampbookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate always makes me feel better!
2006-07-11 01:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, chocolates do make you feel better, at least temporarily. Chocolate has sugar in it, which gives you a sugar high.
2006-07-11 02:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by metalheart19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Italian researchers, women who eat chocolate regularly have a better sex life than those who deny themselves the treat. Those consuming the sugary snack had the highest levels of desire, arousal and satisfaction from sex.
So I would say that's a definite "yes".
2006-07-11 01:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Valkanas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been proven that chocolate really does make you feel good. It releases feel good endorphins in your body. Some women are so sensitive to it that they would choose it over sex!
2006-07-11 01:02:48 · answer #10 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably does it taste good and it has caffeine. I personallyt love chocolate with almonds.
2006-07-11 01:03:16 · answer #11 · answered by Carlitos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋