Why do we crave chocolate so much?

United States
June 24, 2009 5:21am CST
Why is it that we crave chocolate? Why does it make us soooo happy? Is it a comfort food? Or is it just sheer indulgence? Give ne your opinion.
2 responses
• Romania
24 Jun 09
Oh my!!! fabulous topic and smartly put by the way! Well here goes my usual explanation. Why? Because it's sweet,creates endorfines -happiness hormons- gives a good brain activity, creates a steady contented mood, brings up sugar level, removes head-ackes, improves the love life...need I go on? I think I'll find reasons till morning. We crave it: Lack of magnesium, lack of calcium,low blood sugar, over-stressing job,bad night sleep, worse relationship....and again the list can go on. Comfort food? TOTALLY!!! Indulgence: Maybe ??? Or maybe not. But for sure :ADDICTION. Anyway it is food of the gods as aztecs used to call it and it is meant to be enjoyed and praised. congrats on the smart topic.
• United States
24 Jun 09
I know it makes me happy just to eat it. I like milk chocolate the most. Don't really care for the dark even though they say it is better for you. I just had a piece of chocolate cake & I'm just as happy as can be..lol Thanks for the comment iqphanton
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• Australia
29 Sep 09
Hey, Well I also don't really know why I crave chocolate so much, but I think that it is because it tastes so nice. If chocolate wouldn't taste that nice, I don't think that anyone would crave it, at least I wouldn't. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!