Chocolate

Chocolate causes certain endocrine glands to secrete hormones that affect your feelings and behavior by making you happy. Therefore, it counteracts depression, in turn reducing the stress of depression. Your stress-free life helps you maintain a youthful disposition, both physically and mentally. So, eat lots of chocolate! Its the classic soul food. Chocolate contains tryptophan which is a chemical that is used by the brain to produce serotonin. Serotonin, in boosted levels, create the feeling of elation. It has anti-oxidants (the same ones that can be found in green tea, orange juice, onions, bananas, apples, corn, spinach, and red wine). This means its healthful as antioxidants help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. They also protect cells from damage caused by toxins.... See More Its a source of good cholesterol. Like most food, there are especially made chocolate products that are lower in fat and calories. Try to steer towards these other options. Many do not like the more bitter taste of dark chocolate, but it is richer in those antioxidants and nutrition than the regular milk chocolate. Say no to chocolate products that have hydrogenated oils in them. These oils create trans fat that can be very bad to your heart. So before you reach out for the yummy-looking chocolate bar, check the label first. ------------------------------------------------------- Music: Chocolate Ice by Janice Wei Lan Bring me to the sea of sugar and spice Reminiscing through some ...



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