2007-02-15 10:36:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It is all to do with Chocolate chemistry...
Like other sweet food, chocolate stimulates the release of endorphins - those natural body hormones that generate feelings of pleasure and well-being.
General sweetness aside, there are various chemical elements specific to chocolate that may help to stimulate cravings. In fact, chocolate contains over 300 chemicals and it is not known how all of these affect humans.
Many women report particular chocolate cravings when pre-menstrual. This is possibly because chocolate contains magnesium, a shortage of which can exacerbate pre-menstrual tension. Similar cravings during pregnancy could indicate mild anaemia, which chocolate's iron content may help to cure.
Central nervous stimulants such as caffeine are also present in small amounts, and this has a mild effect on alertness as we know from drinking coffee. Another mild stimulant present in chocolate is theobromine, which also serves to relax the smooth muscles in the linings of the lung.
Chocolate also makes us feel good by reacting with our brains.
2007-02-15 22:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sassysaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we know it's bad for us - bliss
2007-02-16 04:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋