Chocolate!
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Posted by Linda Larsen Jan 22, 2007 |
You've heard the saying 'never trust anyone over 30'? Well, if you're over a certain age you have! I myself never trust anyone who doesn't like chocolate. What's not to love? The snap when you bite into it; the way it melts in your mouth, the aroma and flavor that fills your senses, and the way it makes you feel good.
By the way, there's a scientific explanation for why chocolate makes you feel good. It contains two substances called tryptophan and phenylethylamine. Tryptophan is used by your body to make serotonin, the 'feel good' chemical. And phenylethylamine is a mood-altering drug that stimulates the brain's pleasure centers. And scientists have found a new chemical in chocolate that could add to the mix: anandamide is another neurotransmitter that makes your brain happy.
And chocolate is good for you too!
So enjoy these recipes, in moderation, without guilt.