Eating RAW CACAO Health Benefits Ok, I am convinced that people in history have found chocolate to be an aphrodisiac, but why? Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a naturally occurring amino-acid which some consider to have aphrodisiacal effects and is even said to be able to “cure” hangovers. Phenylethylamine is a substance which is released naturally in the human body when you’re in love. Other stimulants present in chocolate are dopamine and serotonin, which alleviate pain and encourage a good mood. Serotonin produces feelings of pleasure in a similar way to sunlight. Chocolate also contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant frequently confused with caffeine, but has very different effects on the human body. It is a mild, lasting stimulant with a mood improving effect. Its presence is one of the causes for chocolate’s mood-elevating effects. (Note – In chocolate, theobromine exists in doses that are safe for humans to consume in large quantities, but can be lethal for animals such as dogs and horses, as they metabolize theobromine more slowly.) Wow, no wonder I love it so much! What more does a person need than a mood elevating, stimulating, pleasurable, not to mention, great tasting, experience? I must mention, however, that some sources state that there is no evidence of chocolate having a true aphrodisiac effect. My opinion, who cares? With all that happening, if it doesn’t put you in the mood, it won’t take much encouragement to get you there. Excuse me, I seem to be craving some chocolate…… Oh here is some healthy dinner trivia for your next dessert; “A pharmacist and professor of experimental therapeutics, Corder studied the diets of some of the longest-living humans — inhabitants of the French wine-producing region of Madiran and the islands of Crete and Sardinia — and concluded that although they eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts and berries, it’s actually their consumption of tannic red wine and dark chocolate that’s a significant factor in their longevity. Corder says that both contain high concentrations of pigments known as flavonoids, the most significant being proanthocyanidin, which has a beneficial physiological effect on our hearts. Any time a health expert prescribes wine and chocolate, it’s a great day!” Oh and I will tell you the connection with woman, chocolate, and wine being a nutritionalist I studied it all; fascinating I call it the State of O. Let me explain; Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a naturally occurring amino-acid which some consider to have aphrodisiacal effects. Phenylethylamine is a substance which is released naturally in the human body when you’re in love. I call it the pleasure centre. Other stimulants present in chocolate are dopamine and serotonin, which alleviate pain and encourage a good mood. Serotonin produces feelings of pleasure in a similar way to sunlight or a warm bath. Chocolate also contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant frequently confused with caffeine, but has very different effects on the human body. It is a mild, lasting stimulant with a mood improving effect it is the State of O for chocolate’s mood-elevating effects is like the RAW orgasmic delight.