The fact that its delicious is not a valid reason for the feelings we experience unconsciously while eating chocolate!While some may be allergic to or dislike the taste of chocolate (an extremely RARE instance), many people both young and old love eating chocolate or foods that consist of chocolate. In fact, chocolate is one of the most popular foods on the planet!....but why??? Aren't there other mouth watering treats to indulge in that taste just as good? Why is chocolate a "must have" for so many across the globe? Most importantly why is chocolate loved more by women than by men?
Chocolate is not only EXTREMELY tasty, but it helps the body create a chemical hormone called Phenylethylamine. This is the same chemical hormone your body releases when you are in love! Explains a lot doesn't it? This is the main reason behind chocolate being considered an aphrodisiac or a sexual stimulant and is given more often to women on Valentines Day.....or basically any other occasion where men are hoping to get lucky!...generally speaking of course...
Another feeling that is common to experience while eating chocolate is feelings of being happy or the psychological affects of being happy! It would be a broad generalization to say that if you want to happy all you would need to do is eat chocolate, however, it is scientifically proven that chocolate aids the body in releasing serotonin, a hormone in the body that stabilizes moods, prevents sudden changes in mood, and can even prevent depression! This is why chocolate is preferred by women most often during their menstrual cycle when their hormones can often cause terrible mood swings. Women have an interest in chocolate due to the way chocolate stimulates the amygdala. The amygdala is a part of the brain that deals primarily with sexual desire and emotions. Not only could these be reasons why women enjoy chocolate more than men do but another reason could be the mental alertness and increased concentration that chocolate has been known to create!
Dopamine, the hormone that helps mental awareness and concentration has been proven to be aided in its release by none other than the famous study food......CHOCOLATE! This is the reason why most people prefer studying with snacks that contain or solely consists of chocolate. Alertness and concentration aids in retaining information and remembering a large number of facts as well, contrary to popular belief that its sweetness causes anxiousness like that of a soft drink or hard candy.
Now that you know the psychological affects of your favorite treat, enjoy your favorite choco-snack! : )
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