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12-28-2006, 02:36 PM
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All About Choccy !!
Chocolate is made from the seeds of the tropical cacao tree
Research suggests chocolate may have health benefits Chocolate cravings may be a symptom of addiction Chocolate contains the same 'happy' chemicals found in some recreational drugs.  A Stack of chocolate relaxing yesterday. The first chocolate bars In the 1800s, solid chocolate became popular, with the invention of moulding processes. Mechanical grinders crushed cocoa beans to a fine powder that could be heated and poured into moulds, forming shapes as it cooled. Dutchman Coenrad Van Houten perfected the extraction of cocoa butter from cocoa beans in 1825. The beans are crushed to a paste, which is subjected to very high pressure, forming chocolate liquor and cocoa butter. The extracted butter is smoothed and treated to remove any odours. In the 1880s, Rudolphe Lindt of Switzerland started adding extra cocoa butter during chocolate manufacture, to make it smoother and glossier. Cocoa butter melts at around 97°F, which is human body temperature. That's why chocolate melts in the mouth.  Some Cocoa Pods hanging around yesterday. Chocolate craving The love of chocolate goes beyond the call of sweetness. Chocolate can induce craving in a way that other sugary products like toffee or marshmallow don't. Chocolate makes us feel good, but can it really be addictive? General sweetness aside, there are various chemical elements specific to chocolate that may help to stimulate cravings. In fact, chocolate contains over 300 chemicals and it is not known how all of these affect humans.  A Cup of chocolate...err..yesterday ! Many women report particular chocolate cravings when pre-menstrual. This is possibly because chocolate contains magnesium, a shortage of which can exacerbate pre-menstrual tension. Similar cravings during pregnancy could indicate mild anaemia, which chocolate's iron content may help to cure. Love drug? Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Tryptophan is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called serotonin. High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even ecstasy - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels.  A chocolate orgy earlier today !
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12-28-2006, 02:36 PM
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Lust drug?
While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension. Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm.  A Cake with some chocolate sauce earlier today ! Chocolate chemistry Like other sweet food, chocolate stimulates the release of endorphins, natural body hormones that generate feelings of pleasure and well-being.General sweetness aside, there are various chemical elements specific to chocolate that may help to stimulate cravings. In fact, chocolate contains over 300 chemicals and it is not known how all of these affect humans. Many women report particular chocolate cravings when pre-menstrual. This is possibly because chocolate contains magnesium, a shortage of which can exacerbate pre-menstrual tension. Similar cravings during pregnancy could indicate mild anaemia, which chocolate's iron content may help to cure.  Err..not chocoltate but coffee beans !!
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12-28-2006, 03:02 PM
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Yes it is good for you, I wish vegetables tasted as good though!
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12-28-2006, 03:06 PM
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12-28-2006, 05:43 PM
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When I was pregnant with Ruthie, my youngest...I read this article that said that chocolate makes for happy babies. That's how I justified all of the Hershey Almond bars I ate.
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12-28-2006, 06:05 PM
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Unwraps Ferrero Mon Cheri...pops in mouth...sighs...
Chocolate = True Love
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12-28-2006, 06:45 PM
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12-28-2006, 07:19 PM
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12-28-2006, 07:20 PM
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