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When it comes to finding the perfect snack to de-stress after a hard day of work or school, nothing compares to chocolate. Whether you just eat a whole candy bar to yourself, tuck into a tub of chocolate Ben & Jerry’s, or if you dunk your chocolate biscuits into your cup of coffee, chocolate will just automatically make you feel better. Which is the excuse we always use to persuade ourselves that eating ANOTHER bar is totally justified, But is there any science behind chocolate? It turns out that it\u2019s nearly all chemical\u2026<\/p>\n

A chain reaction<\/h2>\n

Diana Ross knew what she was talking about when she sang her song, \u2018Chain Reaction\u2019 because she was obviously talking about chocolate (okay, that isn\u2019t really true. Don\u2019t quote us on that). There\u2019s a common misconception that chocolate is bad for you and in reality, that\u2019s only partly true. Sure, most companies now add heck loads of sugar and artificial colors which aren\u2019t too great, but chocolate also contains over 300 chemicals that are all natural. These chemicals all affect our brain and body in different ways, which can then affect our mood and make us feel better.<\/p>\n

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Phenylethylamine<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never heard of Phenylethylamine before; it is very sciencey. However, you may have heard of the \u2018love drug\u2019 which is what it is sometimes called. Phenylethylamine is a funny chemical because it arouses all of the same properties as the feeling of being in love (which means we\u2019re basically in love with chocolate. Makes sense) including a quickened heart and pulse rate, alertness and excitement. And all of these feelings make us feel pretty darn happy. Thanks, chocolate!<\/p>\n

Tryptophan<\/h2>\n

Yep, there\u2019s ANOTHER chemical in chocolate that makes us feel scrum-diddly-umptious. We\u2019ll be honest, this really isn\u2019t helping our need for chocolate right now. Chocolate is full of Tryptophan which aids the release of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. If you don\u2019t already know, serotonin is the main player in lifting your mood. It\u2019s all science, baby.<\/p>\n

Anandamide<\/h2>\n

As if you need any more reason to stock your fridge or cupboard (the chocolate storing debate continues) with bars and bars of chocolate, you\u2019ve now got another one! Chocolate is also chock-full of Anandamide, a name which comes from the Sanskrit for \u2018bliss.\u2019 So you can kinda guess this chemical won\u2019t make you break down and cry (except for a good reason). Anandamide actually stimulates the same receptor in the brain as THC, which gives you the same feeling of being \u2018high\u2019 – although you will get a very different kind of high from chocolate. Ultimately, this chemical increases the production and release of dopamine in the brain, which will ultimately make you feel happier.<\/p>\n

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Endorphins<\/h2>\n

Although you might not enjoy it while you\u2019re sweating profusely and struggling to breathe, working out actually produces endorphins that stimulate the brain and make you feel happier – and chocolate does exactly the same. So now you have the big decision: exercise or binge eat chocolate? Tough one. Endorphins do not only make your feel happier, but they can also reduce your feelings of pain and stress.
\nSo as you can tell, there\u2019s a whole lot of scientific love going into your chocolate bar, and when they all come together, they make a great concoction of happiness. So next time, if someone tells you off for eating too much chocolate – just tell them you\u2019re conducting your own scientific experiment on the molecular structure of the chocolate squares. Trust us; it will work. And if they don\u2019t believe you, just offer them a bite and see their mood lift in no seconds…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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