Have you all ever wondered why people could get so high after munching down bars of chocolates into their stomach. According to reader digest's website article on endorphin fix. It says that chocolate is believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain, which have an uplifting effect. The so-called 'chocolate high' is due in part to the substance phenylethylamine (PEA), which occurs naturally in the brain and is allegedly released at times of emotional arousal. Hence the traditional lover's gift of a box of chocolates, and the craving for chocolate that some people report when they feel depressed. Chocolate also contains the stimulants theobromine and caffeine, which increase alertness. However, it has a drawback and that is its high in calories and fats content, which most women are fearful of.

The resolution to that is exercise, as researchers found out that doing exercise like running produces the same endorphin effect as eating chocolates. It also strengthens lung's muscles that in return improves breathing and the overall blood circulation in the body. It is nothing wrong to eat chocolates so to feel good, but make sure you exercise more. heh. This way you would not only feel good and but look good too!

Labels: Lesser chocs and more exercise for me now.