Sexy!
Chocolate was thought to have aphrodisiac qualities by the Aztecs, so when
it was first introduced to Europe it was natural that people continued
to associate it with love. The reasons for this are associated with
the observed affects of chocolate on human behavior.
Chocolate contains substances called Phenylethylamine and Seratonin, both of which (put simply), are mood lifting agents found naturally in the human brain. They are released into the nervous system by the brain when we are happy and when we are experiencing feelings of love, passion or lust. This causes rapid mood change, a rise in blood pressure and increasing heart rate, inducing those feelings of well being, bordering on euphoria usually associated with being in love.
Eating chocolate also releases Phenylethylamine and Seratonin into the
system producing those same euphoric effects, plus it can give a substantial
energy boost thus increasing stamina (at the critical moment?), so it's
probably these effects which gave rise to chocolates reputation as an
aphrodisiac.
...and healthy!
There are benefits in Chocolate for both men and
women:
*Chocolate contains essential trace elements
and nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A. B1,
C, D, and E.
*Cocoa is also the highest natural source for Magnesium.
Magnesium
deficiency is linked with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint
problems and pre-menstrual tension (PMT or PMS).
* The high Magnesium content of Chocolate is beneficial for the Cardiovascular
System and hypertension.
* The fat in high quality plain chocolate (although technically a 'saturated
fat') can be considered cholesterol free as it does not fur up the arteries
or contribute to high cholesterol levels.
* It's a pre-menstrual drop in progesterone levels which is responsible
for the violent mood swings familiar to so many women (and their families),
adding magnesium to a sufferers diet has been proved to increase
pre-menstrual progesterone levels, thus alleviating the problem.
So, it's official. Chocolate is good for you
and even cures PMT!!
So what are you waiting for?
Get dipping!
It's good for you!