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MOOD ENHANCER SUPERFOOD CHOCOLATES

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Superfood for a better mood, everybody's favorite! CHOCOLATESSSSS.Apart from being one of the most popular gifts during Valentine’s week, chocolates can actually help reduce your stress and anxiety levels. Chocolate contains compounds that stimulate the same receptors in the brain as those triggered by marijuana. Yes you heard it right! 

Research shows that eating chocolate really does make you feel good, positively impacting stress levels, memory and mood. So it's not your imagination - eating chocolate is an effective way to unwind and relax. Eating Dark Chocolate releases Phenylethylamine and Serotonin, the combination of the increased levels of these chemicals induce feelings of love .

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Scientists have found that eating medium-sized bar of dark chocolate (40 grams) per day for two weeks can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Chocolate contains a stimulant called phenethylamine (PEA). PEA also occurs naturally in the brain, and adding more of it causes the brain to release dopamine and norepinephrine.Together, these  chemicals can trigger relaxation, elation and euphoria.So the logic is, more chocolate you consume, the happier you are in life. Isn't it WOW.

Eating chocolate also releases serotonin in brain. Serotonin is commonly associated with happiness. People with depression or anxiety often have low levels of serotonin. Chocolate comes from cacao, a plant with high levels of minerals, antioxidants and flavonoids, that can reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity. 

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The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which trigger relaxation. Chocolate has a high content of tryptophan, which the body uses to turn into mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the brain. Dark chocolate is by far the healthiest form of the treat. It has least sugar and high cocoa content that protect the body's cell. 

Dark chocolate is also a good source of magnesium. Eating a diet with enough magnesium reduces stress and anxiety and create feelings of pleasure. Dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. The caffeine and theobromine in chocolate may help improve mental alertness, mood, and cognitive function. Researchers also found that the stress-relieving effects of these two chocolates were greater for females than males. 

Most studies show that eating dark chocolate reduces menstrual cramps and pain. Whatever anxieties you're dealing with, big or small, taking a step back and enjoying some chocolate will help. 

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