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Decoding the Pleasures of Chocolate: Beyond Cravings and Health Benefits

Explore the sensory experience of chocolate, from its smooth texture to rich taste and sweet fragrance. Delve into its effects on mood as a psychological stimulant through chemicals like serotonin, theobromine, and anandamides. Discover how chocolate triggers serotonin release, leading to elevated moods with minimal side effects compared to substances like mescaline. Uncover the legal health benefits of chocolate, such as its nutrition profile rich in oleic acid and flavonoids that contribute to heart health. Learn why chocolate is a delightful addition to a healthy diet.

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Decoding the Pleasures of Chocolate: Beyond Cravings and Health Benefits

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  1. Chocolate

  2. Cravings • Magnesium Deficiency • Restrictive Diets • Sensory Experience • Smooth Texture • Rich Taste • Sweet Fragrance

  3. “One taste is all it takes.” • Effects • Psychological • Mood Elevator • Stimulant • Chemical • Serotonin • Theobromine • Anandamides

  4. Anandamides • Long Hydrocarbon Tails • Euphoria • Fat Soluble • Alleviate Anxiety

  5. Stimulation Caffeine Theobromine

  6. Serotonin • Neurotransmitter • Emotion Control

  7. N H 2 N H 2 H C O 3 H O H C O 3 N O C H H 3 Serotonin Mescaline

  8. Chocolate Vs. Mescaline • Triggers Release of Serotonin • Elevated mood • Minimal Negative Side effects • Legal with Health Benefits • Serotonin Antagonist • Blocks effects of serotonin • Apathetic State • Side Effects • Nausea • Vomiting • Hallucinations • DEA Schedule I Controlled Substance

  9. HealthBenefits Nutrition &

  10. Cocoa Butter • Oleic Acid • Monounsaturated Fatty Acid • Stearic Acid • SaturatedFatty Acid • Neutral Effects on Blood Cholesterol • Converted to Oleic Acid • Not Absorbed

  11. Penn State Study • LDL is oxidized 8% slower • HDL Levels 4% higher

  12. Flavinoids • Antioxidants • Prevent Heart Disease

  13. Good addition to a healthy diet

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