By Saoirse Flanagan
Have you ever noticed that you may feel slightly happier after eating chocolate? The ‘feel-good-feelings’ one experiences after eating chocolate is not just because it tastes good, it’s a result of the 300+ naturally-occurring chemicals it contains!
Have you ever noticed that you may feel slightly happier after eating chocolate? The ‘feel-good-feelings’ one experiences after eating chocolate is not just because it tastes good, it’s a result of the 300+ naturally-occurring chemicals it contains!
One of these chemicals is called anandamide, which is also found naturally in the brain. Anandamide causes the production of dopamine.The results of this chemical on the brain can be described as a blissful feeling or ‘intense well-being’.
Phenylethylamine (a.k.a. The Love Drug) is a natural ‘upper’ found in chocolate which makes your heart pound a little faster. It produces a pleasant feeling and some say it’s the feeling of being in love!
Another reason chocolate makes us feel good is because it releases endorphins into the brain. Endorphins reduce our perception of pain, helps reduce anxiety and depression and, as a result, triggers a positive feeling in the body.
I suppose you can conclude that a little bit of chocolate wouldn’t do too much harm!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/comfort-cravings/201402/why-do-we-crave-chocolate-so-muchWell done Saoirse!!!
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