[inkblot]

From the Hershey's website...

Women and Chocolate

Many women crave certain foods, especially chocolate. Chocolate and other foods contain naturally occurring substances which are thought to affect neurotransmitters and, as a result, mood. Consequently, reports of dietary treatments for premenstrual syndrome, depression and the elimination of food cravings fill the popular media.

Critical evaluation of the scientific literature that forms the basis of these reports shows inconsistent results. One hypothesis is that food cravings exist as a way to correct a biological need, such as a nutrient deficiency or a mood disorder. If this were the case, other foods containing the nutrient or "bioactive" substance should satisfy the craving. However, few individuals find that substitute foods will satisfy their needs. For example, chocolate contains relatively high amounts of the nutrient magnesium and the bioactive substance phenylethylamine. But chocolate cravers do not seek other foods high in these substances to satisfy their love of chocolate.

More likely, a food craving represents a desire for particular sensory or cognitive experience. Women, as well as men, likely crave certain foods simply because they enjoy the taste, texture and aroma; or they associate certain foods with special occasions. Chocolate easily fits both cases! Back to Nutrition Main Page

Taken from: <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.hersheys.com/nutrition_consumer/women_chocolate.shtml>http://www.hersheys.com/nutrition_consumer/women_chocolate.shtml</A>

[SundaysChild]

Inblot, thanks for answering my hubby's question earlier this afternoon. There was a Valentine's day blurp on the news and they were expounding the virtues of men giving chocolate to their sweethearts. Hubby turned around and asked me "What's with women and chocolate??" I told him it elevates the mood and besides, it tastes so good! He just looked at me like I was nuts. Now he believes me! LOL I think he's getting ready to go pick up some chocolates as I type. No, not for me... for HIM! Oh, well... he needs it tonight, the @#$% !! Nothing says I'm not going to steal some from him. Neener! Neener! Neener! LOL

Oh, BTW... have you ever had a TGI Friday's fudge brownie?? Si-i-i-i-i-i-i-gh!! To die for, Girlfriend! To die for!


"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived."

[dexter]

>>He just looked at me like I was nuts

I don't like nuts in my chocolate

but i love honey roasted peanuts.

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