Chocolate Cravings Magnesium Deficiency Restrictive Diets Sensory Experience

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

“One taste is all it takes. ” Effects ﻀ Psychological Mood Elevator Stimulant ﻀ

Anandamides ﻀ Long Hydrocarbon Tails ﻀ Fat Soluble ﻀ Euphoria ﻀ Alleviate Anxiety

Serotonin Neurotransmitter Emotion Control

Serotonin Mescaline NH 2 H 3 CO HO H 3 CO N H OCH

Chocolate ﻀ Triggers Release of Serotonin ﻀ Elevated mood ﻀ Minimal Negative Side effects

Cocoa Butter Oleic Acid ﻀ Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Stearic Acid ﻀ Saturated Fatty Acid

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

b. Flavinoids b. Antioxidants Prevent Heart Disease

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Chocolate

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

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

Anandamides ﻀ Long Hydrocarbon Tails ﻀ Fat Soluble ﻀ Euphoria ﻀ Alleviate Anxiety

Stimulation Theobromine Caffeine

Serotonin Neurotransmitter Emotion Control

Serotonin Mescaline NH 2 H 3 CO HO H 3 CO N H OCH 3

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

Nutrition & Health Benefits

Cocoa Butter Oleic Acid ﻀ Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Stearic Acid ﻀ Saturated Fatty Acid ﻀ Neutral Effects on Blood Cholesterol b. Converted to Oleic Acid b. Not Absorbed

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

b. Flavinoids b. Antioxidants Prevent Heart Disease

Good addition to a healthy diet