whenever i'm in a cranky mood, i eat some chocolate and my mood completely changes
2006-08-30 16:02:26 · 12 answers · asked by Stepher 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Pleasure of consuming chocolate
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. See also: chocoholic.
Chocolate as an aphrodisiac
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.
2006-08-30 16:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate Makes You Happy
2016-12-11 19:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From wikipeida:
"[chocolate] triggers dopamine release in the brain's reinforcement systems – an effect, albeit a legal one, similar to that of opium...
Recently, suggestion has been made that serotonin and other chemicals found in chocolate, most notably phenethylamine, can act as mild sexual stimulants."
So, yes, chocolate does make you happy. It releases chemicals in your body that make you feel like you're on drugs, or in love.
It's also an antioxidant.
2006-08-30 16:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate always makes me feel better. I'm not sure if it is a chemical reaction or a psychological reaction. All I know is that eating chocolate makes me feel good!
2006-08-30 16:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by Werecatwoman 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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I thinks its probably psychological. People associate positive feeling with positive objects, especially ones with a pleasant scent or taste.
2016-03-29 01:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate has endorphins in it which causes your brain to release "happy feelings"
2006-08-30 16:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by behind_hazel_eyes22 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am a man. Secondly, I am Married. Thirdly, I have worked in offices for 15 years with many women. While I have admired most of them, I can tell you that PMS Meds have nothing on a good hershey bar.
2006-08-30 16:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by detecting_it 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It sure makes me happy!
2006-08-30 16:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Ally K 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
bec. chocolate is a comfort food.
2006-08-30 16:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by rea del rosario 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is a quick lift.
But chocolate makes me mostly fat.
2006-08-30 16:07:38 · answer #10 · answered by Kerry Z 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋