Maybe you're a little low in magnesium?
Also, there is evidence that chocolate prompts the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain.
I would post links but pretty much every news article about it has photos of chocolate, which may be triggering for some, but if you'd like information about it, run a web search for "chocolate and dopamine."
You asked what you could do. Exercise prompts the release of dopamine. So does sex. I've read in a few places that avocado, bananas, lima beans, and other non-chocolate foods that contain tyrosine help boost dopamine. Bananas are kind of a double-plus because they also contain magnesium.
Last edited by Marielle; May 03, 2014 at 12:32 PM.
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